Oxford Dictionary of Geology and Earth Sciences for iOS

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The 4th edition of this leading dictionary (previously A Dictionary of Earth Sciences) contains over 7,500 clear and concise entries on all aspects...

The 4th edition of this leading dictionary (previously A Dictionary of Earth Sciences) contains over 7,500 clear and concise entries on all aspects of geology and earth sciences, including planetary science, volcanology, palaeontology, and mineralogy. Over 130 line drawings complement the definitions and useful appendices include a revised geological time scale, stratigraphic units, lunar and Martian time scales, wind-strength scales, and SI units. Fully revised and updated, with over 150 new entries and numerous web links, this is the ideal reference for students of geography, geology, earth sciences, and related disciplines. SEARCH TOOL:Featuring autocomplete search to help you find words quickly by seeing search predictions that might be similar to the search terms you're typing. The search also allows various search options as:* A fuzzy filter when you are not sure of the correct spelling of a word.* A keyword search for finding key words within compound words.* A wild card search facility which can replace a letter or a group of letters. LEARNING TOOL:The dictionary app includes a number of features which help you to grow your vocabulary further: * A Favorites feature allows you to create your own categories and lists of words from the extensive library, which includes all cross-curriculum words * History list to help you easily review the last visited words.* Flashcards to give you the opportunity to test your knowledge of newly learned words.A mobile dictionary application from MobiSystems with content from Oxford University Press.