How to Cite a Dictionary in ACS: Format and Examples
Learn how to cite dictionary entries in ACS style.
Citation Format
(1) Entry Word. In Dictionary Name; Editor Name, Ed.; Publisher: Place, Year.Example
(1) Research. In Academic Dictionary; Davis, R. M., Ed.; Academic Press: New York, 2023.Important Notes
- Use numbered citations
- Start with entry word
- Include editor and publisher
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