downgradientとは 意味・読み方・使い方

形容詞

downgradient (comparative more downgradient, superlative most downgradient)

1. A position down along a gradient from a starting position.
2. (hydrology) a location that receives groundwater from another location; similar to downstream.

   Monitoring wells are installed downgradient of a contamination source to detect a contaminant plume.

反意語

• upgradient

副詞

downgradient (comparative more downgradient, superlative most downgradient)

1. The direction along a gradient.
2. (hydrology) a direction that groundwater flows toward.

反意語

• upgradient