Penguin Dictionary of Science 4/e
The Penguin Dictionary of Science 4/e by Mike J Clugston, published by National Geographic Books on September 30, 2014, is a comprehensive reference work that spans 752 pages. This edition offers clear definitions and explanations of approximately 7,000 scientific terms across various disciplines, including chemistry, physics, molecular biology, and astronomy. It serves as an accessible resource for students, researchers, and anyone interested in understanding scientific terminology.
Readers will find succinct descriptions of both fundamental and specialized concepts, such as ammonia and allosteric enzymes. The dictionary also details individual elements and chemical compounds, while providing appendices that include lists of SI units, fundamental constants, and the periodic table. Enhanced with hundreds of illustrations and diagrams, this dictionary is designed to facilitate a deeper understanding of science for a wide audience.
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The Penguin Dictionary of Science covers all the important topics in this key subject area including chemistry, physics, molecular biology, biochemistry, human anatomy, mathematics, astronomy and computing. Superbly comprehensive and accessible, this newly updated dictionary is the ideal reference tool for anyone who needs to understand scientific terms, whether student, researcher or enthusiastic layperson.
– Provides clear definitions of some 7,000 scientific terms
– Gives succinct explanations of fundamental terms (ammonia, base pairing, cell) and more specialist concepts (allosteric enzyme, Bravais lattice, close packing)
– Covers individual elements and chemical compounds in detail
– Contains appendices ranging from lists of SI units and fundamental constants to the periodic table and an outline classification of living organisms
– Includes hundreds of illustrations and diagrams
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