downgradient
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downgradient (comparative more downgradient, superlative most downgradient)
- A position down along a gradient from a starting position.
- (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.
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downgradient (comparative more downgradient, superlative most downgradient)
- The direction along a gradient.
- (hydrology) a direction that groundwater flows toward.