Dictionary of Engineering

McGraw-Hill0071410503

Derived from the world-renowned McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, Sixth Edition, [roman] this vital reference offers a wealth of essential information in a portable, convenient, quick-find format. Whether you’re a professional, a student, a writer, or a general reader with an interest in science, there is no better or more authoritative way to stay up-to-speed with the current language of the various branches of engineering or gain an understanding of their key ideas and concepts.Written in clear, simple language understandable to the general reader, yet in-depth enough for scientists, educators, and advanced students, The McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Engineering, Second Edition:* Has been extensively revised, with 17,500 entries encompassing the language of engineering* Includes synonyms, acronyms, and abbreviations* Provides pronunciations for all terms* Covers such topics as building construction, chemical engineering, civil engineering, control systems, design engineering, engineering acoustics, industrial engineering, information technology and computing, mechanical engineering, systems engineering, telecommunications, and thermodynamics* Includes an appendix containing tables of useful data and information* Is based on the McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms – for more than a quarter-of-a-century THE standard international referenceCarefully reviewed for clarity, completeness, and accuracy, the McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Engineering, Second Edition, offers a standard of excellence unmatched by any similar publication.

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Table of contents :
Cover……Page 1
Contents……Page 4
Preface……Page 6
Staff……Page 7
How to Use the Dictionary……Page 8
Fields and Their Scope……Page 10
Pronunciation Key……Page 12
A……Page 13
B……Page 55
C……Page 95
D……Page 157
E……Page 195
F……Page 221
G……Page 253
H……Page 273
I……Page 297
J……Page 317
K……Page 323
L……Page 329
M……Page 351
N……Page 379
O……Page 389
P……Page 401
Q……Page 447
R……Page 451
S……Page 487
T……Page 563
U……Page 601
V……Page 607
W……Page 621
X……Page 633
Y……Page 635
Z……Page 637
Appendix……Page 639
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