BREAKPOINT


Meaning of BREAKPOINT in English

ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun

1. : the point in one method of chlorinating drinking water at which the amount of available chlorine in the water falls to a minimum and after which it increases proportionately with the amount of chlorine being added indicating that most of the undesirable tastes and odors have been removed

2. : a point (as in a process) at which an interruption can be made

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