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