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gradient
ˈɡreɪdiənt
noun
gradient
Also
nachylenie(n)spadek(m)
Definition
A measure of the steepness of a slope, or the rate at which a physical quantity changes relative to distance.
Examples
The road had a steep gradient, making it difficult to cycle uphill.
Droga miała strome nachylenie, co utrudniało jazdę na rowerze pod górę.
Scientists measured the temperature gradient across the surface of the material.
Naukowcy zmierzyli gradient temperatury na powierzchni materiału.
Collocations
steep gradienttemperature gradientconcentration gradient
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