turbulent flow
turbulent flow Mode of flow occurring in both air and water, and characterized by the superimposition of transverse movements, notably eddies or vortex behaviour, on the general downstream trend. Local upward movement brings about the lifting and removal of particles from stream beds and from the surface of a sandy area. See REYNOLDS NUMBER.
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