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Concentration Gradient

Definition: The gradual change in the concentration of a chemical or substance within a given space, typically from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.

Example sentences:

• The movement of molecules across a cell membrane is influenced by the concentration gradient.
• During osmosis, water molecules move across a membrane from an area of low solute concentration to an area of high solute concentration in order to balance the concentration gradient.
• Plants absorb nutrients from the soil through their root systems, taking advantage of the concentration gradient.

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