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noun
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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: sciences
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noun
The abstract concept of a singularity emitting a flux or flow. A source with infinitesimal dimensions in space.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: mathematics, sciences
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noun
a concentrated source (especially of radiation or pollution) that is spatially constricted
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: beginning, origin, root, rootage, source
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