Point at which addition units of a specific resource no longer cause the level of satisfaction that was previously attained.
Point of intersection
Engineering or surveying term, also called the vertex, which denotes the point where two tangents to a curve meet.
Point of tangent
Term used by surveyors to denote the end of a curve, which extends from the point of curve to the point of tangent.
Point of use
Small water heater used for remote locations.
Point-contact cell
A high efficiency silicon photovoltaic concentrator cell that employs light trapping techniques and point-diffused contacts on the rear surface for current collection.
Pointed ashlar
Tool marks that have been made on the face of the squared stone that is used in building facings, foundations, sidewalks, etc.
Pointing
Treatment of joints in masonry by filling with mortar to improve appearance or protect against weather.
Pointing trowel
Triangularly shaped, small trowel used to finish mortar joints.
Points
Fees paid to induce lenders to make a mortgage loan. Loan service charge equals 1% of the amount of the loan principal and must be paid up front. It is a one-time charge that has the effect of reducing the amount of money borrowed.
Points per inch
Points per inch refers to the number of teeth per inch along a saw blade. The ideal number of points, or teeth, per inch will depend upon the material to be cut and how fast the cut will be made.
