A Dictionary of Chemistry /
Jonathan Law and Richard Rennie (editors).
- Eigth edition
- 1 online resource (1168 pages)
- Oxford Quick Reference Ser. .
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Intro -- How to search -- Alphabetical List of Entries -- Halftitle page -- Title page -- Copyright page -- Contents -- Preface -- Using the dictionary -- List of Entries by Subject -- Credits -- Editor for the 7th and 8th editions -- Editor for previous editions -- Market House Books editor -- Advisers -- Contributors -- Dictionary -- A -- Atomic Theory Chronology -- B -- Biochemistry Chronology -- C -- Crystal Defects (Feature) -- D -- E -- Explosives Chronology -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Plastics Chronology -- Polymers (Feature) -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- X -- Y -- Z -- Appendix -- 1. The Greek alphabet -- 2. Fundamental constants -- 3. SI units -- 4. The electromagnetic spectrum -- 5. The periodic table -- 6. The chemical elements -- 7. Nobel prizes in chemistry -- 8. Useful websites.
A Dictionary of Chemistry comprises some 5,250 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.