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Vendor:

Oxford University Press

Brief Description:

Covers all aspects of chemistry, including physical and biochemistry.

Full Description:

With over 4,700 entries, including over 200 new terms for this edition, the sixth edition of this popular dictionary covers all aspects of chemistry, from physical chemistry to biochemistry. Fully revised and updated, it boasts broader coverage in subject areas such as forensics, metallurgy, materials science, and geology.... There are also biographical entries on key figures, highlighted entries on major topics such as polymers and crystal defects, and chronologies charting the main discoveries in atomic theory, biochemistry, explosives, and plastics. A new feature is the inclusion of entry-level web links.

Number & Type of Contents:

more than 4,700 entries

Formats:

Electronic Resource

Type:

Dictionaries & Thesauri

Subjects:

Chemistry

Liaison:

S. Johnson

URL:

http://www.oxfordreference.com/views/BOOK_SEARCH.html?book=t81