Dictionary of Science And Technology Over 8, 000 Terms Clearly Defined

An essential reference source for anyone who regularly encounters scientific or technological nomenclature, this dictionary features accurate, up-to-date, and detailed entries for readers from a range of scientific backgrounds. Each definition is written in jargon-free English and is ideal for those less familiar with scientific terms and native and nonnative English speakers alike. This first edition contains 17,000 entries, each with a part of speech, note on grammar, encyclopedic commentary, and example sentence to show how the term is used in context. Quotations from magazines and newspapers illustrate real-life usage of key words, and additional features include highlighted differences between British and American usage and phonetic pronunciation for all entries.Collin, Peter Hodgson is the author of 'Dictionary of Science And Technology Over 8, 000 Terms Clearly Defined', published 2006 under ISBN 9780747566342 and ISBN 0747566348.