Technical illustration

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Definition

A precise, often schematic, drawing used to explain the design, function, or assembly of technical systems, tools, or processes.

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Identify the system or process and key components shown.

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Anatomical illustration

Diagram of a body, human or animal, drawn to scale and usually highlighting specific areas with a focus on scientific ac...

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Apparatus diagram

A schematic drawing that shows the physical setup of equipment in an experiment or process. It uses simplified symbols a...

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Architectural plans

Technical drawings that represent the design of a building or structure. They include floor layouts, elevations, and sec...

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Block diagram

A diagram showing in schematic form the general arrangement of the parts or components of a complex system or process, s...

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Chemical structure

A visual representation of the arrangement of atoms and chemical bonds in a molecule. May appear as 2D diagrams (e.g. bo...

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Computational model

A visual representation generated through computer-based simulations or modeling, often used to illustrate molecular str...

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CAD model

Digital representation of a physical object created using Computer-Aided Design software, containing precise geometric d...

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Crystal structure

A crystallographic structure determined by X-ray diffraction reveals the 3D atomic arrangement of a molecule based on ho...

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Electrical circuit

An electrical circuit photograph is a visual representation of an electrical circuit, such as a circuit diagram or layou...

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Energy state diagram

A visual representation of the the quantized energy levels of atoms or molecules and the transitions between them (e.g.,...

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Engineering drawing

An engineering drawing is a technical diagram that shows how to construct or operate an object. It's used to communicate...

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Infographic

A combination of images, text, and visual elements used to present complex information in a clear, engaging, and compact...

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Kinematic diagram

Type of image in mechanical engineering that visually represents the connectivity of links and joints within a mechanism...

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UML sequence diagram

A UML sequence diagram is a graphical representation that depicts the interaction of objects in a system over time. Thes...

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