clear-air turbulence

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Definitions of clear-air turbulence words

noun clear-air turbulence atmospheric turbulence, sometimes severe, occurring in air devoid of clouds or other visible indicators that turbulence might be present. Abbreviation: CAT. 1
noun clear-air turbulence The erratic movement of air masses in the absence of any visual cues, especially such movement that causes unexpected turbulence to an aircraft. 0

before 1950

One of the 5% newest English words

First recorded in 1950-55

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