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This Dictionary Provides Definitions And Explanations For Mechanical Engineering Terms In Clear And Concise A To Z Entries, Many Illustrated. This New Edition Greatly Expands The Coverage Of Materials Engineering Terms, With A Complete Revision Of The Existing Entries And The Addition Of More Than 200 New Ones In This Area. Other New Entries Include Atomic Force Microscope, Epitrochoid, Fundamental Physical Constant, Light-emitting Diode, Motor Generator Unit, Ohm's Law, And Turbomachine. Also Touched Upon Are Related Subject Areas Such As Acoustics, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, And Environmental Engineering. It Is The Most Comprehensive And Authoritative Dictionary Of Its Kind, And An Essential Reference For Students Of Mechanical Engineering And For Anyone With An Interest In The Subject.