concentration gradient

American  

noun

Chemistry.

1. the gradual difference in concentration of a dissolved substance in a solution between a region of high density and one of lower density.

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Example Sentences

"The framework for analyzing this collective behavior resides in the fundamental pheromone concentration gradient, then working from there," Karamched said.

From Science Daily • Nov. 16, 2024

The authors' "Eureka moment" occurred when, in their discussion, they realized that a property of every catalyst known as the kinetic asymmetry controls the direction of response to a concentration gradient.

From Science Daily • Dec. 29, 2023

Due to this concentration gradient, both types of ions have a strong urge to flow into the cells -- making them ideal for use as messenger substances.

From Science Daily • Dec. 15, 2023

In this situation, water will follow its concentration gradient and enter the cell.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

The combined gradient that affects an ion includes its concentration gradient and its electrical gradient.

From Textbooks • Apr. 25, 2013