instantaneous rate of flow

in polarography
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.I03063
The rate of increase of the mass of a drop at a particular instant t seconds after it has begun to form.
Source:
PAC, 1985, 57, 1491. 'Recommended terms, symbols, and definitions for electroanalytical chemistry (Recommendations 1985)' on page 1504 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac198557101491)