Source term

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011064",
  "term": "Source term",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A mathematical expression used in transport models to describe the rate at which a pollutant is released into the environment from a specific source. It quantifies the amount, type, and physicochemical properties of the substance being emitted over time and space. The source term is a required input parameter for models that predict the fate and transport of contaminants in air, water, or soil.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "pollutant"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 947 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/source-term/"
}