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Vocabulary Entry
perturbation
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A disturbance or interruption of a process or system.
Example Sentences
"The perturbation of the earth's climate is a major concern for scientists."
"His loud voice caused a perturbation in the otherwise quiet room."
"The perturbation of the stock market led to widespread panic among investors."
V
verb
To disturb or cause to be disturbed.
Example Sentences
"The unexpected news perturbed her greatly."
"He didn't mean to perturb his friend with his comments."
"Minor changes in temperature can perturb the reactions in the experiment."