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concentration gradient

/ˌkɒnsənˈtreɪʃən ˈɡreɪdiənt/

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/ˌkɒnsənˈtreɪʃən ˈɡreɪdiənt/C1formalscientific
  • ruНаучный термин, описывающий постепенную разницу в концентрации вещества между двумя областями, которая вызывает пассивное движение частиц из области с более высокой концентрацией в область с более низкой концентрацией.

A scientific term describing the gradual difference in the concentration of a substance between two regions, which drives the passive movement of particles from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.

  1. Difference in concentrationC1formal

    The gradual difference in the concentration of a substance between two regions, often driving diffusion.

    ruРазница в концентрации

    • Molecules move down their concentration gradient from high to low concentration.
    • The concentration gradient across the cell membrane determines the rate of diffusion.
    • In osmosis, water moves along its concentration gradient through a semipermeable membrane.