Carbon Terminology Dictionary

Author: Cheng Huiming
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: The development of carbon materials is advancing rapidly, involving increasingly broader fields and a growing number of scientists and engineers working in related areas. The emergence of numerous terms related to carbon has even led to some confusion. While this brings new vitality, it also raises a serious issue: the need to standardize the definitions of scientific terms related to carbon materials worldwide to reduce confusion and enhance communication. Carbon Terminology Dictionary is a specialized dictionary on carbon published at the end of 2000 by the Japan Carbon Materials Society to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the society's founding. This dictionary was collaboratively compiled by 91 renowned Japanese experts in carbon materials and is the first dictionary to be published in this field. It includes fundamental terms, industrial terms, and common expressions related to carbon materials, along with historical terms, totaling approximately 200 entries. It also appends corresponding English terms for reference and learning. In the dictionary, 210 entries related to politics, military, and government are illustrated with diagrams, tables, and photographs for detailed explanation. Therefore, it can not only be used as a dictionary but also as a professional reference book on carbon materials. This dictionary includes fundamental terms, industrial terms, and common expressions related to carbon materials, along with historically used terms, totaling approximately 2200 entries. It also appends corresponding English and Japanese terms.