temperature gradient

noun

, Meteorology.

1. rate of change of temperature with distance.

temperature gradient

noun

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

temperature gradient

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

Example Sentences

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

From Science Daily

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

In the anomalous Nernst effect, a voltage is generated perpendicular to both the temperature gradient and an applied magnetic field in a ferromagnetic material.

From Science Daily

The list of areas that could be enhanced by the findings is indeed considerable and extends to using a temperature gradient to generate electric potential.

From Science Daily

Some animals, such as mosquitoes that transmit parasites and pathogens, rely on temperature gradients to orient themselves to their environment.

From Salon