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temperature gradient

American  

noun

Meteorology.

  1. rate of change of temperature with distance.

temperature gradient British  

noun

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

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temperature gradient Scientific  

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

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It is thought that this temperature gradient is what drives carbon diffusion towards the central region, facilitating diamond growth.

From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 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

Knowing the maximum height to be 31 miles, a uniform temperature gradient from the planetary surface to the outermost surface of the atmospheric material may be readily calculated.

From The Energy System of Matter A Deduction from Terrestrial Energy Phenomena by Weir, James

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