Universal technological dictionary, or, Familiar explanation of the terms used in all arts and sciences, containing definitions drawn from the original writers, and illustrated by plates, epigrams, cuts, &c

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A dictionary intended to "present the curious reader with a clue for understanding every subject which may incidentally come before his notice." In addition to science and technical terms, includes terms from latin and greek, with citations to classical works, a fairly thorough list of abbreviations and their expansions (under ABBREVIATION), an appendix including historical and modern alphabets and many illustrations.