sink node

[/sɪŋk noʊd/]
nounpl: sink nodes
nó sumidouro
1. In graph theory and network analysis, a node (vertex) with no outgoing edges; a terminal node where data or flow terminates
In this network diagram, the sink node represents the final destination where all data packets arrive.
Neste diagrama de rede, o nó sumidouro representa o destino final onde todos os pacotes de dados chegam.
2. In algorithms and computer science, a node that receives input but produces no output to other nodes
The algorithm identifies the sink node to determine where the process ends.
O algoritmo identifica o nó sumidouro para determinar onde o processo termina.
3. In flow networks, a vertex with infinite capacity to receive flow from other nodes
The sink node in the flow network can accept unlimited quantities of fluid.
O nó sumidouro na rede de fluxo pode aceitar quantidades ilimitadas de fluido.
This is a technical term primarily used in academic and professional contexts in both Brazil and Portugal, particularly in computer science, network engineering, and mathematics courses. The terminology is largely standardized across both regions due to international academic conventions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
terminal nodedestination nodeleaf nodeendpoint
Antonyms / Antônimos
source noderoot nodeorigin node

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
nó sumidouro
Standard technical term used in computer science education and practice
General Brazilian
nó destino
Alternative used in network engineering contexts
Portugal
nó sumidouro
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; standard in academic and technical contexts
Portugal
nó terminal
Alternative term used in some technical documentation

Related Words

source nodegraph theorynetwork topologydirected graphflow networkvertexedgenode degree
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