Area source

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000769",
  "term": "Area source",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A diffuse source of air pollution that originates from a collection of individually small emission points, rather than a single, large point source. Examples include emissions from residential heating, dry cleaners, or widespread agricultural activities. Regulatory agencies often define specific thresholds for what constitutes an area source versus a point source.",
  "synonyms": [
    "distributed source"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1170 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/area-source/"
}