It has a very low gradient which often results in backwater (stagnant) conditions.

The river has a low gradient with a gentle flow along much of its course.

It has a very low gradient, estimated at around 30 centimetres fall per kilometre.

In contrast, the eastern side has only two primary drainages, each with a much lower gradient than those to the north and west.

The low gradient gives the river only a very small current.

The distance upriver is likely to be very significant given the low gradient of coastal areas.

The Saint, with its low gradient is unsuitable for water power and probably never had many mills.

When the loaded water reaches areas of low gradient, the heavier materials are deposited.

The lower reaches, with low gradients, are largely owned by two industrial forest owners.

The positive column has a lower potential gradient, and may be absent in very short arcs.