sink function
The term "sink function" is used across various fields such as computer science, ecology, and mathematics, each with a unique context and application.
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Definition
C1Computer Science
(technical)A function where data is consumed or used, often marking the endpoint of data flow within a program.
Example
- In the program, the sink function processes the final output data.
C1Ecology
(technical, environmental)An environment's ability to absorb and neutralize pollution, maintaining ecological balance.
Example
- Wetlands serve as a sink function by filtering pollutants from water.
C2Mathematics
(technical, academic)A function describing a system where inputs are absorbed or dissipated, often representing a point where trajectories converge.
Example
- The sink function in this differential equation shows where the system stabilizes.
C1Environmental Science
(technical, scientific)A natural or artificial reservoir that accumulates and stores a substance, removing it from another part of the environment.
Example
- Forests act as a sink function by storing carbon dioxide.
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