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Dictionaries & Thesauri

A Dictionary of Astronomy - 3rd ed (2018) - ELECTRONIC RESOURCE
ISBN: 9780191851193
A Dictionary of Physics - 7th ed (2015) - ELECTRONIC RESOURCE
ISBN: 9780198714743

Dictionary of Pure and Applied Physics - PRINT RESOURCE
Dictionary of the Physical Sciences: Terms, Formulas and Data - PRINT RESOURCE
The Penguin Dictionary of Physics - 4th edition (2009) - ELECTRONIC RESOURCE
Provides clear and concise definitions for every area of physics--from optics and acoustics to mechanics and electronics, via quantum theory and relativity.
Unified Astronomy Thesaurus - ELECTRONIC RESOURCE
An open, interoperable and community-supported thesaurus managed by the American Astronomical Society.

Other reference sources

Knovel Critical Tables - 2nd ed (2003) - ELECTRONIC RESOURCE
Contains tables of physical, solvent, and thermodynamic properties. Includes interactive tables.
Sigma-Aldrich: Web Tool Box - ELECTRONIC RESOURCE
Calculators, selectors, explorers, and other useful resources

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