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Defines terms in astronomy, chemistry, Earth sciences, computing, electronics, life sciences, engineering, and physical sciences as well as common terms from architecture, building, mathematics, and medicine

This volume is a reference for scientists, technologists, researchers, students and the general reader. It contains 45,000 entries covering 100 fields of activity embracing every strand of scientific and technological knowledge.

This international guide to scientific, technical and mathematical knowledge embraces over 100 subject areas. A 41-strong team from the major institutions carried out its revision to ensure it is fully up-to-date.