--- product_id: 253429864 title: "OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS A Dictionary of Science" price: "AR$84521" currency: ARS in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/253429864-oxford-university-press-a-dictionary-of-science store_origin: AR region: Argentina --- # 9,500+ science entries QR code with live web links 200+ detailed diagrams OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS A Dictionary of Science **Price:** AR$84521 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔬 Unlock the universe of science knowledge — don’t get left behind! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS A Dictionary of Science - **How much does it cost?** AR$84521 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.ar](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/253429864-oxford-university-press-a-dictionary-of-science) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Visual Learning Boost:** 200+ detailed diagrams and illustrations that make complex concepts instantly graspable. - • **Up-to-Date & Cutting Edge:** Includes hundreds of new terms like genome editing, nanotechnology, and quantum physics to keep you ahead of the curve. - • **Interactive Digital Access:** QR code links to a companion website with regularly updated resources and further reading. - • **Trusted Academic Authority:** Published by Oxford University Press, a gold standard in scientific reference for students and professionals alike. - • **Comprehensive Science Coverage:** Over 9,500 concise entries spanning chemistry, physics, biology, earth sciences, computer science, and astronomy. ## Overview Oxford University Press’s Dictionary of Science is a definitive, fully revised reference with over 9,500 entries covering all major scientific disciplines. Featuring 200+ diagrams and a QR code linking to an updated companion website, it’s an essential resource for students, educators, and curious minds seeking authoritative, current scientific knowledge. ## Description This bestselling dictionary contains more than 9,500 entries on all aspects of chemistry, physics, biology (including human biology), earth sciences, computer science, and astronomy. This fully revised edition includes hundreds of new entries, such as bone morphogenetic protein, Convention on Biological Diversity, genome editing, Ice Cube experiment, multi-core processor,PhyloCode, quarkonium, and World Wide Telescope, bringing it fully up to date in areas such as nanotechnology, quantum physics, molecular biology, genomics, and the science of climate change. Supported by more than 200 diagrams and illustrations the dictionary features recommended web links for many entries, accessed and kept up-to-date via the Dictionary of Science companion website.Other features include short biographies of leading scientists, full page illustrated features on subjects such as the Solar System and Genetically Modified Organisms, and chronologies of specific scientific subjects including plastics, electronics, and cell biology.With concise entries on an extensive list of topics, this dictionary is both an ideal reference work for students and a great introduction for non-scientists. Review: Science students go for it - Oxford Quick Reference - A Dictionary of Science 7th Edition. Year of Publication 2017. No.of Pages: 1006 Weight of the book: 700grams approx. Delivered in 4days ★Oxford is one of the most reputed publishers in the field of academics. ★This Science Dictionary includes entries from almost all the branches of the Science like Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Astronomy, Earth Sciences etc., ★Useful for students of all age groups from school-going to university students. ★At the back of the book, there is a QR CODE that which could be scanned for further information of many important terms. The QR CODE connects to the oxfordreference.com site, which includes important terms and links reltaed to them. ★ Google Lens or Opera Mini Browser could help you in scanning the QR CODE. Contents Preface - vi Credits - vii A Dictionary of Science Atomic Theory Chronology - 70 Big-Bang Theory (Feature) - 96 Biochemistry Chronology - 100 Cell Biology Chronology - 160 Cosmology Chronology - 224 Crystal Defects (Feature) - 234 Electronics Chronology - 309 El Niño (Feature) - 318 Explosives Chronology - 345 Genetically Modified Organisms (Feature) - 394 Learning in Animals (Feature) - 528 Microscopy Chronology - 593 Moon Exploration Chronology - 609 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Feature) - 641 Plastics Chronology - 718 Polymers (Feature) - 730 Refrigeration (Feature) - 790 Solar System (Feature) - 860 Telescopes, Optical Astronomical (Feature) - 909 Vitamins Chronology - 967 Appendices SI units - 997 Fundamental constants - 999 The solar system - 1001 Geological time scale - 1002 Simplified phylogenetic tree for plants - 1003 Simplified phylogenetic tree of the animal Kingdom - 1004 The periodic table - 1005 Useful websites - 1006 ★Hope this helps you in deciding the purchase of the book. Happy Learning... Review: Must Have - A must have book for all ages and for school Science Research and Reports. ## Features - Oxford University Press ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #140,546 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #170 in Scientific Reference #626 in Dictionaries & Thesauruses #795 in Physics | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 282 Reviews | ## Images ![OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS A Dictionary of Science - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71UymVnYTEL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Science students go for it *by J***R on 4 January 2020* Oxford Quick Reference - A Dictionary of Science 7th Edition. Year of Publication 2017. No.of Pages: 1006 Weight of the book: 700grams approx. Delivered in 4days ★Oxford is one of the most reputed publishers in the field of academics. ★This Science Dictionary includes entries from almost all the branches of the Science like Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Astronomy, Earth Sciences etc., ★Useful for students of all age groups from school-going to university students. ★At the back of the book, there is a QR CODE that which could be scanned for further information of many important terms. The QR CODE connects to the oxfordreference.com site, which includes important terms and links reltaed to them. ★ Google Lens or Opera Mini Browser could help you in scanning the QR CODE. Contents Preface - vi Credits - vii A Dictionary of Science Atomic Theory Chronology - 70 Big-Bang Theory (Feature) - 96 Biochemistry Chronology - 100 Cell Biology Chronology - 160 Cosmology Chronology - 224 Crystal Defects (Feature) - 234 Electronics Chronology - 309 El Niño (Feature) - 318 Explosives Chronology - 345 Genetically Modified Organisms (Feature) - 394 Learning in Animals (Feature) - 528 Microscopy Chronology - 593 Moon Exploration Chronology - 609 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Feature) - 641 Plastics Chronology - 718 Polymers (Feature) - 730 Refrigeration (Feature) - 790 Solar System (Feature) - 860 Telescopes, Optical Astronomical (Feature) - 909 Vitamins Chronology - 967 Appendices SI units - 997 Fundamental constants - 999 The solar system - 1001 Geological time scale - 1002 Simplified phylogenetic tree for plants - 1003 Simplified phylogenetic tree of the animal Kingdom - 1004 The periodic table - 1005 Useful websites - 1006 ★Hope this helps you in deciding the purchase of the book. Happy Learning... ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must Have *by 1***1 on 27 May 2025* A must have book for all ages and for school Science Research and Reports. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ great dictionary *by A***R on 22 January 2025* a really good scientific dictionary for students of all ages and at all levels. great buy ## Frequently Bought Together - A Dictionary of Science (Oxford Quick Reference) - A Dictionary of Physics (Oxford Quick Reference) - The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Mathematics (Oxford Quick Reference) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/253429864-oxford-university-press-a-dictionary-of-science](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/253429864-oxford-university-press-a-dictionary-of-science) --- *Product available on Desertcart Argentina* *Store origin: AR* *Last updated: 2026-08-24*