Environmental Science Glossaries, Dictionaries, and Encyclopedias

is the “What you need to know About” dictionary of terms involved in environmental issues.  Most appropriate for college students.

Atmospheric Chemistry Glossary is a glossary that was initially generated by the students in a senior level class studying air quality and atmospheric chemistry at Sam Houston State University.  The glossary is annotated and includes references.  Most appropriate for college students.

Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center - Glossary is a general environmental science glossary that emphasizes global warming terminology.  The contents are taken from Glossary: Carbon Dioxide and Climate, 1990. ORNL/CDIAC-39, Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Third Edition. Edited by: Fred O'Hara Jr.  Appropriate for high school and college students.

 

EnvironmentalChemistry.com - Chemistry and Environmental Dictionary is a complete and illustrated dictionary of chemistry and environmental science terminology, including common environmental acronyms.  Appropriate for high school and college students.

Environmental Engineering Glossary is a brief glossary of environmental science and engineering terms.  Appropriate for high school and college students.

EPA Glossary of Environmental Terms is the glossary of environmental science terms that was created and is maintained by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.  The glossary is very comprehensive and thorough and is appropriate for all age groups.

Freshwater Website Environment Glossary is a brief glossary of environmental science terms.  Appropriate for high school and college students.

Glossary of Environment Terms is a comprehensive and thorough glossary of environmental science terms.  The glossary is illustrated and is appropriate for all age groups.

Online Dictionaries, Glossaries and Encyclopedias - Ecology and Environment is a comprehensive directory of ecology and environment glossaries and dictionaries.  Appropriate for all age groups.

Ozone Hole Tour - Glossary of Terms is the University of Cambridge Centre for Atmospheric Science’s brief glossary of atmospheric chemistry terminology.  The site includes terms that are particularly relevant to the study of ozone in the upper atmosphere.  Appropriate for high school and college students.

YourDictionary.com - Environment includes a variety of environmental science dictionaries and glossaries, including Environmental Engineering and Environmental Chemistry.  Most appropriate for college students.