engineering (redirected from chemical engineering)

engineering [en″jĭ-nēr´ing]

the application of scientific and mathematical principles to useful ends, such as in the development of mechanical devices, systems, or processes.

biomedical engineering bioengineering.

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engineering

Hospital care A hospital department that oversees preventive maintenance and safety of equipment in the hospital, managing service and inspection records, safety manuals, alert/recall notices, mechanical and electrical supplies and clearing all new equipment brought into the hospital from outside the facility. See Biotechnical engineering, Genetic engineering, Human factors engineering, Personal protective engineering.