point sources

A form of point source — A source of pollution, radiation, waves, fluid or other substance that has one specific location (and negligible physical extent, distinguishing a point source from other source geometries). In simulations they can often be approximated using mathematical point sources.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of point source
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“point sources.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/point%20sources. Accessed November 3, 2026.

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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “point sources,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/point%20sources.

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