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Glossary of terms dealing with astronautics, arranged alphabetically by English term, with a translation into French and including alternatives to the preferred term. A French alphabetical index of the terms is also included.

This publication covers terminology relating to emergency planning, population evacuation, health and social services, radioactivity, fallout shelters, continuity of government during wartime, specialized training, and the structures of emergency preparedness organizations.

The glossary contains approximately 9,000 entries in the fields of agronomic practices, biotechnology, animal health, soil microbiology, mathematical modelling, agrometeorology, and farm economics. The specific field of usage is indicated for terms or concepts except where it is obvious. A short technical explanation, an observation, or a definition is also given where necessary. Synonyms and antonyms are also given. Terms were taken from manuals, dictionaries, and over 50 journals, as well as the files of translators.