A Dictionary of Chemistry (Oxford Paperback Reference)
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Book Overview
Fully revised and updated, this fifth edition is the ideal work of reference for students of chemistry, either at school or at university. Containing many new entries as well as biographies of key scientists, it covers all aspects of chemistry, including physical chemistry and biochemistry. There are over 4,300 entries, including approximately 100 entries to this new edition. The dictionary also includes single- or double-page feature articles on important topics, such as polymers and crystal defects. Chronologies chart the main discoveries in such fields as atomic theory, biochemistry, explosives, and plastics. This is an excellent and up-to-date reference tool for anyone in the field of chemistry.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0198609183
ISBN13:9780198609186
Release Date:November 2004
Publisher:Oxford University Press, USA
Length:608 Pages
Weight:0.92 lbs.
Dimensions:1.2" x 7.7" x 5.0"
Customer Reviews
4 ratings
great reference
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
I use this book all the time. It has a lot of information that might not be so easy to find in other venues, and is quite handy for a quick reference.
Beneficial to Veteran Chemists as Well
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
I've been in Applications R & D for 17 years and have found this book indispensible. About 2% of what I do falls into the "oddball" category and for those times that I quickly need a reminder regarding a term or mechanism that I don't use on a regular basis (what happens during a condensation reaction, again?), this book is a great memory jogger.
Very Comprehensive
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
This is an excellent reference book at a very nice price. I gave it only four stars because I would have liked to see the origins of the words included. I teach college chemistry and I'm interested in where the terms came from.
An indispensable A-level chemistry guide
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
This A-level chemistry dictionary was a life-saver during my GCE chemistry course and I highly recommend this book to anyone taking chemistry for a degree in university. Do note that there are a few errors definition wise, e.g. the definition of the Rf value. But the new third edition (this one is the second edition) has all that sorted out. So. Go get it!
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