Elsevier's Dictionary of Industrial Technology - 9780444899453

Elsevier's Dictionary of Industrial TechnologyIn English, German and Portuguese\nAuthor(s): H. E. Philippsborn\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Elsevier Science & Technology, United Kingdom\nImprint: Elsevier Science Ltd\nISBN-13: 9780444899453, 978-0444899453\nSynopsis\nTechnical literature in the Portuguese language is very rare; this is the reason for the compilation of this technical dictionary. The material is rich in synonyms in each of the three languages, English, German and [url] dictionary encompasses some of the most important technical fields related to industrial activity, such as:Petrochemical industry. Geological history; Oil exploration, oil drilling, offshore drilling; Oil shale processing; Coal mining; Oil refining, cracking, distillation. Textile Industry. Machinery; Textile fabrics, fibres; Spinning, weaving, knitting, weaves, knits; Treatment and finishing, dyes. Leather Industry. Leather types; Leather treatment. Engineering Materials. Modified natural products.