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nonturbulent

nonturbulent

7.9
A smooth, steady movement of water or air without sudden mixing
  • adjective
  • /nɒnˈtɜːrbjʊlənt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : no turbulento
  • The river was nonturbulent after the rain.

Examples

  • Aircraft wings are engineered to minimize nonturbulent air movements during flight.

  • In laboratory experiments, researchers often prefer nonturbulent liquids for accurate measurements.

  • The pipe's design ensures a nonturbulent flow of water under normal conditions.

  • The water was nonturbulent.

  • The boat glided across the lake's nonturbulent surface, making for a serene afternoon.

  • During the flight, we encountered nonturbulent air, allowing for a smooth journey.

  • The river was calm and nonturbulent, perfect for a peaceful afternoon of fishing.

Synonyms

rippleless
vsnonturbulent
5.9

A smooth, calm surface without any small waves

is about smooth, orderly internal flow without turbulence rather than only surface calm

Antonyms

turbulent
34 6.6

Full of confusion and disorder among people, politics, or events

How Turbulent

chaotic
116 4.7
turbulent
  • Specialized
7 6.6
nonturbulent
  • Specialized
7.9
smooth
204 1.0

Surface Forms

nonturbulent positive

Morphology

nonturbulent = turbulent (transparent) = non + turbulent

Formed by the productive negative prefix 'non-' plus the adjective 'turbulent', so the meaning 'not turbulent' is directly derivable.

Etymology

Nonturbulent is made from non- 'not' and turbulent, which comes from a root meaning 'disorder' or strong movement and is like the word disturb. So nonturbulent describes a 'smooth' or 'calm' flow without sudden movements.