"nonpoint" meaning in All languages combined

See nonpoint on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Etymology: From non- + point. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|non|point}} non- + point Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} nonpoint (not comparable)
  1. (of pollution) Not from one single determined point source Tags: not-comparable
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          "ref": "1994 September 16, Harold Henderson, “Environment: The Manufactured Crisis”, in Chicago Reader:",
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