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Bart Vandewoestyne (MyFirstName.MyLastName@telenet.be) 2007/12/13 03:57

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I'm a bit confused whether I should write 'pointset', 'point set'
or 'point-set' (in the mathematical sense of the word).

What's the correct form to use and does anyone know a good site
where i can find the grammar rules that describe these kinds of constructs?

Thanks,
Bart

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