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Noun:

  • alggeom The point of intersection of an axis and a curve.-->
  • anatomy The highest surface on the skull.
  • astrology where the Prime Vertical meets the ecliptic in the west.
  • computer graphics A point in 3D space, usually given in terms of its x-, y-, and z-coordinates.
  • mathematics
  • (''nuclear'' or ''particle physics'') the interaction point.
  • optics The point where the surface of an optical element (e.g. lens) crosses the optical axis.
  • The highest point of something.

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