(petrochemistry, chemical engineering) The temperature below which a hydrocarbon fuel such as kerosene ceases to flow freely due to components of the fuel freezing into solid waxes.

plural of wax point

A prominent feature or detail.

plural of salient point

plural of choke point

Alternative form of chokepoint

plural of downflooding point

(nautical) An opening above the waterline of a boat, ship, or other vessel through which water or other liquid can enter if the vessel rolls to an excessive angle or rides lower than normally.

plural of dot point

(Australia) An item in a bulleted list.