Chemistry: Dictionaries

It comprises some 5250 entries, covering all aspects of chemistry and related topics, such as physical chemistry and biochemistry, including recent developments in the field. It is supplemented by graphs, diagrams, and detailed appendices as well as useful web links which are accessible via the companion website.

This dictionary specifically for physical chemistry devotes special attention to quantum chemistry and crystallography. The various terms used in physical chemistry are alphabetically ordered and the cross-referencing system is designed to promote understanding of the subject.

This book provides wide-ranging and authoritative coverage of the terms most used in electrochemistry and its related fields, including relevant areas of physics and engineering. Each entry supplies a clear and precise explanation of the term and provides references to the reviews, books and original papers to enable readers to pursue a deeper understanding if so desired.

This reference contains more than 7,500 polymeric material terms, including chemical names, processes, formulae, and analytical methods that are used frequently in the polymer and engineering fields. It also includes an appendix of biochemical and microbiological terms. Each entry offers a broadly accessible definition as well as cross-references to related terms.

Incorporating both chemical and biochemical terms, this dictionary contains data on chemicals, trade name products and chemistry-related definitions. Additionally, it contains entries for notable chemists and Nobel Prize winners, equipment and devices, natural forms and minerals, named reactions and chemical processes.

This authoritative compendium of chemical health and safety terms and concepts contains approximately 2,500 entries covering the broad spectrum of health and safety issues, including all essential elements of a chemical hygiene plan, safety procedures, chemical exposures, etc.

This title is a major international compilation of synonyms (approx. 50,000) and main substance names (approx. 10,000) used in the pharmacological and chemical literature. The book contains chemical names, source names, pharmacological names, abbreviated chemical names (approved, official or generic), pesticide names, names derived from places, plants or persons, research code numbers and proprietary names (trademarks).