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Turbulent Flow
For Turbulent Flow we have terms and definitions in 3 topics. The topics are Airfoil, Physical Geography and Plumbing.
Turbulent Flow (Airfoil) 
State of fluid flow, where the particles move in irregular, wavy paths. Results in high friction on submerged surfaces, but can more easy follow retreating shapes (e.g. fuselage tails, airfoil behind location of maximum thickness). see also: Laminar Flow.
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Turbulent Flow (Physical Geography)
Movement of water within a stream that occurs as discrete eddies and vortices. Turbulent flow is caused by channel topography and friction.
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Turbulent Flow (Plumbing)
Fluid flow in which the velocity at a given point varies erratically in magnitude and direction.
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