potential gradient

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noun Electricity.

the rate of change of potential with respect to distance in the direction of greatest change.

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Origin of potential gradient

First recorded in 1890–95

Words nearby potential gradient

potential, potential cautery, potential difference, potential divider, potential energy, potential gradient, potentiality, potentially, potential well, potentiate, potentilla

How to use potential gradient in a sentence

The eating disorder field remains divided over the potential efficacy of such measures.
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But, as the people of Irving are now discovering, all of this poking and prodding is not without potential consequences.
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First, they allow Paul to siphon off attention from whichever potential candidate is making news.
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The brokers then scout out potential “crew members” who can earn substantial discounts for working the journey.
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Is there any chance the potential 2016 hopeful will stand up to the right and embrace paid sick leave?
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Thus, Virginia is well-endowed geographically and has many potential resources for future progress.
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Then as a thin cloud of dust billowed up from the fallen rocks, a vision of its war potential burst upon him.
Restricted Tool|Malcolm B. Morehart
The crowd parted on either side, silenced and awed by the look of potential purpose in the face of this yesterday's hero.
When Valmond Came to Pontiac, Complete|Gilbert Parker
Equilibrium will be established whenever the potential of the system is equal to 0.
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Only the attorney who wraps the case around his heart can appreciate its vast potential.
The Professional Approach|Charles Leonard Harness