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ERIC Number: EJ332140
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1985
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The Language Gap: Common Words with Technical Meanings.
Ryan, Janet N.
Journal of Chemical Education, v62 n12 p1098-99 Dec 1985
Provides a list of common words together with definitions of their technical meanings. Indicates that there is a language gap between the technical meanings and the meanings that students have for these words. (JN)
Descriptors: Chemical Nomenclature, College Science, Definitions, Higher Education, Science Education, Word Lists
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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