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temperature gradient

 

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Noun temperature gradient has 1 sense
  1. temperature gradient - change in temperature as a function of distance (especially altitude)
    --1 is a kind of
    gradient

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Term: Temperature Gradient

Description:

A temperature gradient refers to the rate of change in temperature over a given distance or across a certain boundary. It indicates the direction and magnitude of temperature variations within a system.

Sample sentences:

  • The temperature gradient between the heated floor and the room caused convection currents to form.
  • Scientists observed a steep temperature gradient at the boundary of the Arctic and the subarctic regions, indicating a rapid change in climate.
  • The skilled engineer used a temperature gradient to determine the efficiency of the new cooling system.

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