nonturbulent

adjective

non·​tur·​bu·​lent ˌnän-ˈtər-byə-lənt How to pronounce nonturbulent (audio)
: not characterized by agitation or turbulence : not turbulent
A dust dispersion of uniform density cannot be maintained in a nonturbulent state.John Nagy

Word History

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nonturbulent was in 1916

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“Nonturbulent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonturbulent. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

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