A Dictionary of Chemistry

A Dictionary of Chemistry
Author: Richard Rennie
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 609
Release: 2016-01-21
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 0191059439

Fully revised and updated, the seventh edition of this popular dictionary is the ideal reference resource for students of chemistry, either at school or at university. With over 5000 entries—over 175 new to this edition—it covers all aspects of chemistry, from physical chemistry to biochemistry. The seventh edition boasts broader coverage in areas such as nuclear magnetic resonance, polymer chemistry, nanotechnology and graphene, and absolute configuration, increasing the dictionary's appeal to students in these fields. New diagrams have been added and existing diagrams updated to illustrate topics that would benefit from a visual aid. There are also biographical entries on key figures, featured entries on major topics such as polymers and crystal defects, and a chronology charting the main discoveries in atomic theory, biochemistry, explosives, and plastics.

Oxford Dictionary of Chemistry

Oxford Dictionary of Chemistry
Author: John Daintith
Publisher:
Total Pages: 602
Release: 2004
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0198609183

Fully revised and updated with over 4,000 entries, this dictionary covers allthe commonly encountered terms in chemistry, including physical chemistry andbiochemistry.

A Dictionary of Chemical Engineering

A Dictionary of Chemical Engineering
Author: Carl Schaschke
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Total Pages: 449
Release: 2014-01-09
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 0191002690

A Dictionary of Chemical Engineering is one of the latest additions to the market leading Oxford Paperback Reference series. In over 3,400 concise and authoritative A to Z entries, it provides definitions and explanations for chemical engineering terms in areas including: materials, energy balances, reactions, separations, sustainability, safety, and ethics. Naturally, the dictionary also covers many pertinent terms from the fields of chemistry, physics, biology, and mathematics. Useful entry-level web links are listed and regularly updated on a dedicated companion website to expand the coverage of the dictionary. Comprehensively cross-referenced and complemented by over 60 line drawings, this excellent new volume is the most authoritative dictionary of its kind. It is an essential reference source for students of chemical engineering, for professionals in this field (as well as related disciplines such as applied chemistry, chemical technology, and process engineering), and for anyone with an interest in the subject.

A Dictionary of Chemistry

A Dictionary of Chemistry
Author: John Daintith
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 531
Release: 1996
Genre: Chemistry
ISBN: 9780192800312

Authoritative and up-to-date, this is the perfect reference book for students of chemistry, whether at school or university. The fully revised new edition has over 1000 new entries and covers all the commonly encountered terms in chemistry, including physical chemistry and biochemistry.

Concise Dictionary Of Chemistry

Concise Dictionary Of Chemistry
Author: EDITORIAL BOARD
Publisher: V&S Publishers
Total Pages: 254
Release: 2013-01-02
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 935057330X

The book is designed to provide you with dictionaries of terms in chemistry to make science simpler for you. The terms have been arranged alphabetically for quick reference. Suitable explanations of terms that have come into public domain recently also find mention. The standard of explanation has been kept at a level of understanding expected from an average secondary and senior secondary student. Illustrations and examples, at appropriate places, have been given. Readers who have not made a special study of any science subject will have also be able to grasp the definitions. A glossary of Nobel Prize winners and their contributions is an added attraction. #v&spublishers

Concise Dictionary of Biomedicine and Molecular Biology

Concise Dictionary of Biomedicine and Molecular Biology
Author: Pei-Show Juo
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 1163
Release: 2001-12-21
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1420041304

Rapid advances in science, medicine, and molecular biology have created a large amount of new information on biomedicine and molecular biology. Keeping up with the latest information can become a cumbersome task for professionals and students working in these fields. Updated to include new terminology and accurate characterizations of previously ex

Concise Dictionary of Environmental Engineering

Concise Dictionary of Environmental Engineering
Author: Thomas M. Pankratz
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 420
Release: 2023-05-09
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1000950034

Concise Dictionary of Environmental Engineering contains thousands of definitions of terms used in the field of environmental engineering, including technical terms, abbreviations, and product/process trademarks and brand names. It helps you make sense out of technical reports and papers, and makes finding the right word for your own reports and papers easy!

Concise Encyclopedia Chemistry

Concise Encyclopedia Chemistry
Author: Mary Eagleson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1994
Genre: Chemistry
ISBN: 9783110114515

Translated and revised from the original German edition of 1993, this reference for chemists, chemical engineers, and students contains some 12,000 entries and 1,600 figures, formulas, and tables. Arranged alphabetically, the work contains an immense amount of material on all fields of chemistry, in

A Concise Dictionary of Biology

A Concise Dictionary of Biology
Author: Elizabeth A. Martin
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 292
Release: 1990
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN:

This dictionary, derived from the Concise science dictionary (O.U.P. in 1984), covers all the commonly encountered terms and concepts in biology, biophysics and biochemistry, as well as key terms from medicine and palaeontology. It also includes many new terms in genetics, including genetic engineering, molecular biology, and immunology, reflecting the recent advances made in these fields.

The Vocabulary and Concepts of Organic Chemistry

The Vocabulary and Concepts of Organic Chemistry
Author: Milton Orchin
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 904
Release: 2005-07-08
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0471713732

This book is a basic reference providing concise, accurate definitions of the key terms and concepts of organic chemistry. Not simply a listing of organic compounds, structures, and nomenclatures, the book is organized into topical chapters in which related terms and concepts appear in close proximity to one another, giving context to the information and helping to make fine distinctions more understandable. Areas covered include: bonding, symmetry, stereochemistry, types of organic compounds, reactions, mechansims, spectroscopy, and photochemistry.