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Definition of Point source
1. Noun. A concentrated source (especially of radiation or pollution) that is spatially constricted.
Definition of Point source
1. Noun. (science) 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. ¹
2. Noun. (mathematics) the abstract concept of a singularity emitting a flux or flow. A source with infinitesimal dimensions in space. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Point source
1. In photometry, a very small source of light which is regarded as a geometrical point from which light emanates in straight lines in all directions. (05 Mar 2000)
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