electric potential gradient

noun

the rate of change of electric potential with respect to distance in the direction of greatest change across a cell membrane.

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So far as possible, continuous records of the electric potential gradient in the atmosphere were taken, a form of quadrant electrometer with a boom and ink recorder, made by the Cambridge Scientific Instrument Company, being employed.