The new 10th edition includes over 7,000 new terms! This EXPANDED and HEAVILY REVISED edition contains all 29,000 standard definitions referenced in all ASTM terminology standards. One easy-to-use volume helps you: • Discover terms and definitions not commonly found in most dictionaries. • Make faster, better use of ASTM standards. • Learn how particular technical fields use their terminology. Each definition: • Was written by technical experts in their field. • Reflects the sense in which that field uses the term. • Provides a clear and precise explanation of each term • Includes the designation of the ASTM standard in which it is referenced and the ASTM committee that developed the standard. Audience: A valuable reference tool for anyone involved with scientific and technical research and applications.