Countergradient
Translation of "countergradient" into Russian
countergradient
Nouncountergradient
countergradients pl
обратный градиент
The cooling system relies on a countergradient to offset the natural heat flow.
Система охлаждения использует обратный градиент, чтобы компенсировать естественный поток тепла.
Additional translations
контрградиент
научн. countergradient
Adjectivecountergradient
Used attributively to describe phenomena acting opposite to a gradient; usually non-gradable.
контрградиентный
научн. Countergradient flow can stabilize stratified fluids.
Контрградиентный поток может стабилизировать стратифицированные жидкости.
Definitions
countergradient
NounA gradient that runs in the opposite direction to another gradient, especially in physics, fluid dynamics, or biology.
The cooling system relies on a countergradient to offset the natural heat flow.
countergradient
AdjectiveDirected or acting against a prevailing gradient.
Countergradient flow can stabilize stratified fluids.
In ecology or genetics, describing variation in which genetic influences oppose environmental influences, producing similar phenotypes across environments.
Countergradient growth allows northern and southern fish populations to reach comparable sizes.