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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a slight increasing gradient" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts such as describing a change in slope or rate, often in scientific or technical discussions.
Example: "The graph shows a slight increasing gradient, indicating a gradual rise in temperature over the past hour."
Alternatives: "a gentle upward slope" or "a minor positive gradient."
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The density of loci showed a slight increasing gradient from the centromere to the telomeres with a positive correlation with the distance to the centromere (Pearson's correlation coefficient r = 0.664), even though this correlation was not statistically significant using a 5% threshold (P-value = 0.07).
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The mean perceived likelihood showed a slight increasing trend.
The first 44 km of this course were almost perfectly flat, followed by a slight increase in gradient for the next 16 km, followed by an exceptionally steep final 23 km.
In contrast, theoretical geometrical analysis for a spherical contact yields a depth independent strain gradient proportional to 1/R and continuum calculations suggest a slight increase of a strain gradient proportional to δ1/4/R3/4.
Someone shouts something, and we all start moving – first through the village, then up on to a grassy path of gradually increasing gradient.
With advancing age, the human lens cortex shows a slight increase in water composition (+0.0087%/year), whereas the nucleus decreases its total water content (-0.077%/year), setting up a gradient of hydration [ 5].
A slight increase overall.
A slight increase is expected.
A slight increase to the IRS budget.
A further 13% report a slight increase.
The treatment produces a slight increase in the surface area.
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