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Dictionary of Scientific Word Elements; Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics
A Dictionary of the Roots and Combining Forms of Scientific Words
Author: Tim Williams
Publisher: Squirrox Press
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 256
ISBN-13: 1411657934
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Have you ever wondered where scientific words and names come from? Why are honey bees known as 'Apis mellifera', why is a daisy known as 'Bellis perennis'? If you are curious about words you can use this book to find out exactly what 'artiodactyl' means, what an 'ectoloph' is and where you can find 'Cantium'. There are over 12,800 entries, plus directions for using the word-roots, pronunciation rules, guidance for constructing scientific names and general principles of transliteration. Additionally there are appendices listing the adjectival forms of geographical names; some common terms for animals, plants and structures, activities and habitats; shapes, sizes, colors, textures, patterns, numbers, quantity, direction and location, parts of the year and chemical elements. This dictionary will be especially useful to students from many fields and particularly those from medical and biological backgrounds, as well as being a valuable addition to any reference collection. www.trw-books.com
Academic Press Dictionary of Science and Technology
Author: Christopher G. Morris
Publisher: Gulf Professional Publishing
Published: 1992-08-27
Total Pages: 2488
ISBN-13: 9780122004001
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A Dictonary of Science and Technology. Color Illustration Section. Symbols and Units. Fundamental Physical Constants. Measurement Conversion. Periodic Table of the Elements. Atomic Weights. Particles. The Solar System. Geologial Timetable. Five-Kingdom Classification of Organisms. Chronology of Modern Science. Photo Credits.
Greek and Latin in Scientific Terminology
Author: Oscar Edward Nybakken
Publisher: Iowa State Press
Published: 1959
Total Pages: 344
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Words of Science, and the History Behind Them
Author: Isaac Asimov
Publisher:
Published: 1959
Total Pages: 280
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Scientific terminology arranged in dictionary form with a full page discussion of the history, root, and meaning of each word.
Word Parts Dictionary
Author: Michael J. Sheehan
Publisher: McFarland
Published: 2020-12-11
Total Pages: 301
ISBN-13: 0786494344
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This book, now in its third edition, is still the most uniquely comprehensive resource for finding word parts needed to express a concept. Along with aiding vocabulary expansion, this dictionary provides guidance to those who may be interested in inventing or deciphering words bearing an established and embedded meaning. This work is split into three parts. Part I, the dictionary proper, provides an alphabetical listing of over 5,100 word parts. Each entry includes a brief definition, examples of use and etymology. Part II, the Finder, is a reverse dictionary that allows users to start with a meaning or concept to then find word parts that express the meaning. The only reverse dictionary of its kind,this section is updated with over 4,600 search terms in total. The expanded Part III organizes word parts under 20 convenient categories--like The Body, Fear or Dislike of, Experts and Shapes.
A German-English dictionary of technical, scientific and general terms; including a list of atomic weights, specific gravities, melting and boiling points of elements, abbreviations, signs and symbols, botanical section and an appendix of new words...
Concise Science Dictionary
Author:
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 1991
Total Pages: 772
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →With clear, concise definitions of more than 7,000 terms, this new edition of a widely-hailed dictionary is the ideal reference for any who need quick access to definitions of widely-used scientific terminology. In addition to extensive cross-referencing and many supplementary drawings and tables, this edition includes the latest advances in environmental sciences, genetics, molecular biology, new materials and technology, mathematics, and many other fields.
Dictionary of Homonyms
Author: David Rothwell
Publisher: Wordsworth Editions
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 548
ISBN-13: 9781840225426
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Many of us don't know what a homonym is, yet we use them every day. The Wordsworth Dictionary of Homonyms, the first of its type published in Britain, will bring enlightenment. Do you get confused between 'to', 'too' and 'two'? Do you need to know the five definitions of 'fluke'? If so, then this is the book for you. A boon for crossword addicts, a treasure trove for punsters and an endless source of fascination for anyone interested in the English language.
