Dictionary of Science

This Dictionary of Science has been compiled as a convenient and immediately accessible reference book. Every aspect of its conception and layout has been planned to help the reader to find the scientific information he/she needs with minimum difficulty. Most of the terms come from a wide range of disciplines, particularly—chemistry, physics computers, life sciences, earth sciences and numerous branches of engineering and technology. While compiling this dictionary, emphasis has been placed on basic scientific principles, phenomena and processes. All major classifications, materials and their utilities and important definitions have been included.