With its unrivalled coverage of scientific and technical terms, Chambers Dictionary of Science and Technology has long been an essential reference tool for students, professionals, and general readers. This newly revised and updated edition contains more than 50,000 clear and accessible entries on an impressively wide range of subjects.
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