divergence

divergence
noun
[mass noun]
  1. the process or state of diverging
    差异,不同
    the divergence between primates and other groups.
    灵长类和其他类别的差异。
    ■[count noun]a difference or conflict in opinions, interests, wishes, etc
    (观点、利益或愿望的)差异;分歧
    a fundamental divergence of attitude.
    观点的截然不同。
    ■[count noun]a place where airflows or ocean currents diverge, typically marked by downwelling (of air) or upwelling (of water)
    (气流或海流)分开处
  2. (Mathematics)the scalar product of the operator del and a given vector, which gives a measure of the quantity of flux emanating from any point of the vector field or the rate of loss of mass, heat, etc., from it
    (数)发散
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