clear-air turbulence
clear–air turbulence
noun \ˈklir-ˈer-\Definition of CLEAR-AIR TURBULENCE
: sudden severe turbulence occurring in cloudless regions that causes violent jarring or buffeting of aircraft
First Known Use of CLEAR-AIR TURBULENCE
1955
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