English-Chinese Earth Science Abbreviations Dictionary

Author: Xue Hongjiao
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Publishing Date: 2000-01-01
Features: With the rapid development of science and technology, the number of scientific and technical documents has been increasing, and the use of abbreviations has become more frequent. This dictionary includes over 50,000 commonly used abbreviations in geoscience literature, covering fields such as geology, geophysics, geochemistry, geodesy, meteorology, oceanography, astronomy, seismology, geography, environmental protection, disaster prevention, as well as related instruments, computers, and other disciplines and professions. In addition to referencing numerous abbreviation reference books, the compilers also consulted over 150 original domestic and international books and journals. The content is up-to-date, comprehensive, and rich in contemporary characteristics. At the end of the book, there are 8 appendices, including an abbreviation table for astronomical constellations, abbreviations and related data for chemical elements, the geological time scale, and more.