A Dictionary of Chemistry
“A Dictionary of Chemistry” by John Daintith is a comprehensive reference work published by Oxford University Press in 1996. This third edition features 531 pages and includes 1,000 new entries, providing clear and concise definitions of terms commonly encountered in chemistry, such as those related to physical chemistry and biochemistry.
Readers will find detailed coverage of laboratory techniques, chemical engineering, and environmental matters, along with new entries on topics like buckminsterfullerene, fullerite, quasicrystal, oscillating reaction, and one-pot synthesis. The dictionary also contains a full alphabetical table of elements and their properties, making it a valuable resource for both students of chemistry and general readers interested in the chemical aspects of the world around them.
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Fully revised for this third edition, with 1,000 new entries, “A Dictionary of Chemistry” covers all commonly encountered terms in chemistry, including physical chemistry and biochemistry. The dictionary includes clear and concise coverage of laboratory techniques, chemical engineering, and environmental matters, new entries on buckminsterfullerene, fullerite, quasicrystal, oscillating reaction, and one-pot synthesis, and a full alphabetical table of elements and their properties. Authoritative and up to date, this is the perfect reference book for students of chemistry and general readers interested in the chemical nature of our physical surroundings.
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