The Dent Dictionary of Measurement : A Unique Dictionary of Units, Quantification and Measurement

Mike Darton and John Clark

ISBN 10: 0460861379 / ISBN 13: 9780460861373

Published by J M Dent, London, 1994

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J M Dent, London, 1994. Pictorial soft cover. Book Condition :Very good appears unused. No marking or notations. Heavy book may incur extra postage. Book will be sent by UK postal service. Bookseller Inventory #S013773.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Dent Dictionary of Measurement : A Unique Dictionary of Units, Quantification and Measurement
• Publisher: J M Dent, London
• Publication Date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0460861379
• ISBN 13: 9780460861373
• Binding: Soft cover
• Illustrator: N/A
• Edition: 1994
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Signed: N/A

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Synopsis

This is a dictionary of everything that represents a measure or relates to measurement. The collection covers science and electronics, engineering and manufacturing, crafts and textiles, natural history and farming, music and literature, sport and militaria, and many other areas. The most up-to-date unit in astrophysics may be found alongside a term used in ancient Egyptian architecture, and units from many languages and cultures are included. Entries are in alphabetical order. Each entry gives the etymological derivation of the word, and its numerical equivalent in both metric and imperial units. There are also cross-references to guide the reader to related terms.