Dustpoint

/ˈdʌstpɔɪnt/ noun

Definition

A point or location where dust accumulates or a weak point in a system where dust can enter or escape.

Etymology

Compound of 'dust' and 'point', likely originating in industrial or technical contexts in the 20th century when machinery and engineering needed precise terminology for dust vulnerabilities.

Kelly Says

In industrial design, engineers obsess over dustpoints—they're the enemy of precision machines like computers and watches. Finding and sealing dustpoints is crucial to keeping delicate technology working perfectly.

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