A Dictionary of Chemistry
8th Edition
Oxford University Press · Print & ebook · April 18, 2020
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- Who it’s for
- A revised chemistry reference spans core fields, new entries, diagrams, appendices, and updated links.
- Genres
- Dictionaries, Chemistry, Physical Chemistry
- Published
- Oxford University Press, April 18, 2020
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A Dictionary of Chemistry is a popular and authoritative guide to all aspects of its discipline. With over 5,000 entries, its broad coverage includes physical chemistry and biochemistry, and is heavily informed by the most current research. For this eighth edition, the Dictionary has been fully revised, making it the most up-to-date reference work of its kind.
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Almost 200 entirely new entries have been added, including bioethanol, genome, molecular spintronics, oganesson, phosphorylation, and reticular chemistry. Areas such as analytical chemistry, environmental chemistry, and organic chemistry have been expanded to reflect recent developments in the field. The dictionary's supplementary material has also been enhanced as new diagrams provide readers with useful visual aids, and the appendices have been substantially updated. All web links have been revised and updated, and are easily accessible via the companion website.
Chemistry Reference
A revised chemistry reference spans core fields, new entries, diagrams, appendices, and updated links.
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- Coverage across physical chemistry and biochemistry
- Expanded analytical, environmental, and organic chemistry
Expect
- New diagrams and substantially updated appendices
- Revised web links accessible through the companion website
Where it sits
| Chemistry | 57% |
|---|---|
| Dictionaries | 50% |
| Physical Chemistry | 33% |
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Publisher categories
- Chemistry
- Authors
- Jonathan Law, Richard Rennie
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Published
- April 18, 2020
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- Chemistry