# Industrial Dictionary

- **Website:** <https://industrialdictionary.com>
- **Primary alias:** `industrialdictionary.com`

## Description

Industrial Dictionary is a comprehensive resource that captures the working vocabulary of various trades, providing a vital reference for professionals across industries. Established in 2005 by dedicated volunteers, it began as a site focused on mechanics terminology and has expanded to encompass a wide range of fields, including metalworking, automotive, electrical, and more. The dictionary features thousands of entries that include definitions, trade affiliations, and source credits, ensuring accuracy and traceability.

Each entry also includes register labels, distinguishing between slang, informal terms, and standard vocabulary, thereby reflecting the diverse linguistic landscape of the workplace. The dictionary is complemented by a Fun Terms section, which showcases shop floor slang, providing insight into the vernacular used in various trades.

While serving as a valuable terminology reference, it emphasizes that the definitions provided are not substitutes for operational manuals, underscoring the importance of adhering to safety protocols and manufacturer's instructions in a working environment.

## Industries

- 🗺 Reference Materials
- 🗺 Dictionaries and Encyclopedias _(under Reference Materials)_

## Logos & icons

- logo _(primary)_ — PNG, SVG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idwDjTNjzh/w/820/h/820/theme/dark/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1789037369112)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tory Blue | #1552b5 | accent |
| Blue Zodiac | #12325e | dark |
| Jordy Blue | #8ab4f0 | light |

## Fonts

- Source Serif 4 — asset _(google)_

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