temperature gradient

Converse of object

require: An enclosed vivarium is unsuitable for any species that requires a temperature gradient, or differential, to enable self-selection of body temperature.

Adjective modifier

• meridional: The dominant process is baroclinic instability which owes its existence to strong meridional temperature gradients.
• significant: The heat loss through the cylinder wall leads to a significant temperature gradient in the boundary layer.
• strong: The dominant process is baroclinic instability which owes its existence to strong meridional temperature gradients.
• mean: Additionally the mean temperature gradient after cold exposure was reduced after laser irradiation, while the number of fingers showing prolonged rewarming was unaffected.