Dictionary of Engineering - Softcover

Sybil P. Parker

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9780070524354: Dictionary of Engineering

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0070524351 ISBN 13: 9780070524354

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing, 1997

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An essential reference for all professional engineers, writers, and students, this comprehensive dictionary covers the terms and concepts used in the major engineering disciplines, such as chemical, civil, design, industrial, mechanical, mining, acoustics, petroleum, and systems engineering. The book includes 15,000 terms-each definition identified by the field in which it is primarily used. Readers will aslo find handy cross references, as well as an appendix with conversion tables and SI units.

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AUTHORITATIVE--COMPREHENSIVE--CURRENT. Carefully reviewed to ensure its accuracy, clarity, and completeness, the McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Engineering puts a wealth of essential information at your fingertips. Whether you're a professional, a student, a writer, or a general reader with science curiosity, this comprehensive resource defines the current language of engineering and gives you a better understanding of the ideas and concepts you need to know. The McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Engineering is based on the renowned McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, Fifth Edition, the universal reference choice for the international scientific community--researchers, scientists, engineers, technicians, educators, and writers--and general readers with an interest in science.

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Compiled by The Editorial Staff of the McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology (New York City), one of the most skilled, experienced, and innovative teams in the field of scientific publishing.

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