gradient

• The above three expressions of the Second Law of Thermodynamics reflect the fact that energy and order spontaneously flow downhill - down a 'gradient' - toward eliminating the gradient of energy. —  Citizendium, the Citizens' Compendium - Recent changes [en]
• The difficulties encountered in relying on a gradient-based strategy are first reviewed: the general weakness in indicating a good solution that is implied by the satisfaction of the necessary condition of a zero gradient, and the possibility of actual nonconvergence of the associated optimization strategy. —  CiteULike: Everyone's library
• We derive an effective equation for the alignment of helical paths with a concentration gradient which is related to the alignment of a dipole in an external field. —  CiteULike: Everyone's library
• • The key here is that the gradient is applied to the whole body so it covers more than the thickness of a particular slice. —  Recently Uploaded Slideshows
• • Depending on the nuclei motion and how the gradient is applied, it may either lose —  Recently Uploaded Slideshows

Roget's II: The New Thesaurus

Allen's Synonyms and Antonyms

Used in the Same Context

Word Family