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Hawkins' Electrical Dictionary

Name: Hawkins' Electrical Dictionary
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A Cyclopedia of Words, Terms, Phrases and Data Used in the Electrical Arts, Trades & Sciences...

N Hawkins

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Tradd Street Press
14 February 2026

Dictionaries; History of science; Electrical engineering

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""Hawkins' Electrical Dictionary"" is a comprehensive cyclopedia of words, terms, phrases, and data essential to the electrical arts, trades, and sciences. This extensive reference work provides a detailed snapshot of the technical vocabulary used during the peak of industrial electrification. It covers a vast range of topics, including electrical engineering principles, telegraphy, power distribution, and the fundamental laws of applied physics.

Designed for students, practitioners, and historians, the dictionary offers clear definitions and explanations of the concepts that shaped the modern electrical landscape. Its thorough approach makes it an invaluable resource for understanding the historical development of electrical technology and the precise language used by the engineers and tradespeople who built the modern grid. Whether exploring the mechanics of dynamos, the complexities of wiring, or the nuances of early electrical measurements, readers will find a wealth of information that captures the technical zeitgeist of the early 20th century. This work remains a significant historical document, preserving the linguistic and technical heritage of the electrical profession during a period of monumental scientific progress.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

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By: N Hawkins
Imprint: Tradd Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 29mm
Weight: 912g
ISBN: 9781025699899
ISBN 10: 1025699890
Pages: 530
Publication Date: 14 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active