Mcgraw-hill Dictionary Of Engineering( Series - Mcgraw Hill Dictionary Of Engineering )

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 youre 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 reference.

. Carefully reviewed for clarity, completeness, and accuracy, the "McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Engineering, Second Edition," offers a standard of excellence unmatched by any similar publication.

Derived from the content of the respected "McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms," Sixth Edition, each title provides thousands of definitions of words and phrases encountered in a specific discipline. All include:

* Pronunciation guide for every term
* Acronyms, cross-references, and abbreviations
* Appendices with conversion tables; listings of scientific, technical, and mathematical notation; tables of relevant data; and more
* A convenient, quick-find format