The Soil Science Society of America's maintains the Internet Glossary of Soil Science Terms Web site. Visitors will find a searchable and browseable dictionary of hundreds of soil terms. Other resources include tables, which include terms for describing consistence of block-like specimens, pore size classification, and soil water terminology, as well as appendixes on soil taxonomy. A new feature...

The Schlumberger Oilfield Glossary provides definitions and illustrations of oilfield terminology. The definitions are described as being for the technical generalist and expert alike -- more detailed than a dictionary, but more concise than an encyclopedia. Users simply enter a word, and choose a particular discipline such as drilling, geology, well testing, or search in all areas. Other...