temperature gradient
Americannoun
noun
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Arctic warming has further sharpened the temperature gradient between these different zones.
From Scientific American • Oct. 23, 2023
"With the same geometry and fixed temperature gradient, many times more electrical power could be generated than in any other known material," explains Fabian Garmroudi.
From Science Daily • Sep. 18, 2023
“The greater the temperature gradient, the stronger the storm systems are,” Gensini said.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 29, 2023
As the environmental temperature goes up, the temperature gradient between the environment and you goes down.
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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