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point concentration

[/pɔɪnt ˌkɑːnsen'treɪʃən/]
nounpl: point concentrations
concentração pontual
1. The focus of attention, effort, or resources on a specific location, issue, or objective
The military strategy relied on point concentration of forces at the weakest part of the enemy line.
A estratégia militar dependia da concentração pontual de forças no ponto mais fraco da linha inimiga.
2. In environmental science, high levels of a pollutant or contaminant localized in a specific area
The point concentration of lead in the soil near the factory exceeded safe limits.
A concentração pontual de chumbo no solo próximo à fábrica excedeu os limites de segurança.
3. In chemistry and physics, the measurement of substance density at a particular point or location
The point concentration of the solute was measured at different depths in the solution.
A concentração pontual do soluto foi medida em diferentes profundidades na solução.
Synonyms
focused concentrationlocalized concentrationtargeted concentrationspot concentration
Antonyms
dispersed concentrationdistributed concentrationwidespread dispersion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
concentração pontual
Standard usage in technical and scientific contexts
Portugal
concentração pontual
Also used in environmental and military contexts
General
concentração localizada
Alternative form emphasizing the localized aspect

Related Idioms & Phrases

concentrate one's efforts
point of concentration
concentrated attack
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