temperature gradient

American

noun

Meteorology.

rate of change of temperature with distance.

temperature gradient British

noun

the rate of change in temperature in a given direction, esp in altitude

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temperature gradient Scientific

The rate of change of temperature with displacement in a given direction from a given reference point.

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temperature gradient

This was due to a growing temperature gradient between the Equator and Antarctica, which produced powerful westerly winds – the main motor of the ACC.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 27, 2024

Arctic warming has further sharpened the temperature gradient between these different zones.

From Scientific American ● Oct. 23, 2023

“The greater the temperature gradient, the stronger the storm systems are,” Gensini said.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 29, 2023

The temperature gradient between you and the environment is going to dictate how fast you can lose that heat.

From Slate ● Nov. 4, 2022

Along the underground line there must be a gradual creeping of heat and moisture towards the surface by distillation, the more rapid the greater the temperature gradient.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 3 "Destructors" to "Diameter" by Various

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