"clear-air turbulence" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: clear-air turbulences [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} clear-air turbulence (countable and uncountable, plural clear-air turbulences)
  1. The erratic movement of air masses in the absence of any visual cues, especially such movement that causes unexpected turbulence to an aircraft. Wikipedia link: clear-air turbulence Tags: countable, uncountable Related terms: air pocket
    Sense id: en-clear-air_turbulence-en-noun-sRiusFAr Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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