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Zientzia eta Teknologiaren Hiztegi Entziklopedikoa (Encyclopaedic Dictionary of Science and Technology)

The first edition of the Zientzia eta Teknologiaren Hiztegi Entziklopedikoa (Encyclopaedic Dictionary of Science and Technology) can be consulted on-line and is the result of the effort made between 2001 and 2004:

• Number of concepts: 15,558
• Definitions: 14,997
• Terms:
  • Basque: 15,704
  • English: 15,382
  • Spanish: 15,928
  • French: 14,564

It can be consulted on-line free of charge and has the following search options:

• Term search
• Field search
• Term definition search

We are planning to enlarge, expand and improve this Zientzia eta Teknologia Hiztegi Entziklopedikoa (Encyclopaedic Dictionary of Science and Technology) as well as make it better known to the general public. To do this we have revisited the project and worked on the means to move it forward with renewed impetus.

The main aims and features of the Zientzia eta Teknologia Hiztegi Entziklopedikoa (Encyclopaedic Dictionary of Science and Technology) are as follows:

General aim

With a broad range of users in mind, to offer reliable, developed and up-dated reference information on Science and Technology, in a way that is precise, clear and easily understood.

General features:

Comprehensive

• Up-to-date
• Exact
• Clear
• In-depth
• Multilingual
• Attractive

Fields of Knowledge:

• Exact Sciences: Mathematics, Logic, Statistics
• Matter and Energy Sciences: Physics, Chemistry; Astronomy, Astrophysics
• Earth Sciences: Geology, Mineralogy, Geography, Oceanography
• Life Sciences: Biology (Botany, Zoology, etc.), Biochemistry,
• Genetics, Ecology, Environment, Medicine, etc.
• Technology: Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic Technology, Telecommunications, Computer Science, Biotechnology, etc.

Users:

• A broad spectrum of users
• People in Basic Education: Statutory Secondary Education, 6th Form Studies and Vocational Training
• People in Further Education
• Specialised Professionals: teachers, technicians
• Journalists
• 'Informed' Readers