Converting ebook to a dictionary format on a kindle

Natekj · 11-09-2015, 02:24 PM

Hi,

I am wondering if its possible to change the format of an ebook to be that of a default dictionary on a kindle. I have a physics dictionary in ebook format.

When you highlight a word on a kindle, it will bring up the dictionary and give the meaning of the word. I want to highlight a scientific term, for instance 'momentum' and for a physics dictionary to bring up information the ebook has on the term like equations etc. instead of the english dictionary giving me the meaning of momentum.

I am unable to find a physics dictionary on the amazon store that specifically states it can be used as a default dictionary.

kovidgoyal · 11-09-2015, 09:47 PM

calibre does not support dictionaries, but there is some information on creating them in the kindle forum here, you should ask there.

11-09-2015, 02:24 PM	#1
Natekj Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2015 Device: Kindle	Converting ebook to a dictionary format on a kindle Hi, I am wondering if its possible to change the format of an ebook to be that of a default dictionary on a kindle. I have a physics dictionary in ebook format. When you highlight a word on a kindle, it will bring up the dictionary and give the meaning of the word. I want to highlight a scientific term, for instance 'momentum' and for a physics dictionary to bring up information the ebook has on the term like equations etc. instead of the english dictionary giving me the meaning of momentum. I am unable to find a physics dictionary on the amazon store that specifically states it can be used as a default dictionary.

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11-09-2015, 09:47 PM	#2
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 45,322 Karma: 27111242 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	calibre does not support dictionaries, but there is some information on creating them in the kindle forum here, you should ask there.

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