The following is a list of words and phrases commonly occurring in AGU papers and their treatment (hyphenation, spelling, open or closed up, italics, trademarkss). This list does not include words and phrases appearing in Merriam Webster dictionary unless treatment is different. Please consult Hyphenation section of the AGU style guide for hyphenation rules. Consult also the Merriam Webster dictionary.
Grammar Rules Nine-month Hyphen
All authorities agree that the matter of hyphenation is one where the exercise of individual judgment is required, and the rules that follow are not intended to preclude its use. Where various authorities disagree, it has been thought desirable to err on the side of caution and recommend use of the hyphen for the sake of clarity.
But other rules are more specific, and they can be tricky. The Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS), however, has made our compounding task much easier by laying out categories and showing us rules for hyphenation. 2ff7e9595c
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