Vocab Bloom Hub

concentration gradient

/ˌkɒnsənˈtreɪʃən ˈɡreɪdiənt/

Traduction: Terme scientifique désignant la différence progressive de concentration d'une substance entre deux régions, qui provoque le mouvement passif de particules de la zone de plus forte concentration vers celle de plus faible concentration.

1 entrée

phrase

/ˌkɒnsənˈtreɪʃən ˈɡreɪdiənt/C1formalscientific
  • frTerme scientifique désignant la différence progressive de concentration d'une substance entre deux régions, qui provoque le mouvement passif de particules de la zone de plus forte concentration vers celle de plus faible concentration.

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.

    frgradient de concentration

    • 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.