upgradient

adj, adv — 4 senses

upgradient

adj

Etymology From up- + gradient.

1

A position up along a gradient from a starting position.

2

Geography, Hydrology, Natural sciences a location that is the source groundwater for another location; similar to upstream.

Uncontaminated groundwater is found upgradient of a contamination source.

Antonyms: downgradient

upgradient

adv

Etymology From up- + gradient.

1

The reverse direction along a gradient.

2

Geography, Hydrology, Natural sciences a direction that groundwater flows from.

Antonyms: downgradient

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