gradient

US /ˈɡreɪ.di.ənt/
UK /ˈɡreɪ.di.ənt/
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1.

declive, inclinação

an inclined part of a road or railway; a slope

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The car struggled to climb the steep gradient.
O carro teve dificuldade para subir o declive acentuado.
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The train slowly ascended the mountain gradient.
O trem subiu lentamente o declive da montanha.
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2.

gradiente, inclinação

the rate of ascent or descent of a road or railway

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The road has a gradient of 1 in 10.
A estrada tem um gradiente de 1 em 10.
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Engineers calculated the optimal gradient for the new railway line.
Os engenheiros calcularam o gradiente ideal para a nova linha férrea.
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3.

gradiente, variação

the rate of change of a physical quantity (such as temperature or pressure) with respect to distance in a given direction

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The temperature gradient across the metal bar was significant.
O gradiente de temperatura através da barra de metal era significativo.
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Scientists are studying the pressure gradient in the atmosphere.
Cientistas estão estudando o gradiente de pressão na atmosfera.
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