Short description
Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, 15th Edition is a compilation of technical data and descriptive information covering thousands of chemicals and chemical phenomena, trade name products, processes, reactions, products, and related terminology. * Updates and expands the coverage from the previous edition.
Long description
Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, 15th Edition is a compilation of technical data and descriptive information covering thousands of chemicals and chemical phenomena, trade name products, processes, reactions, products, and related terminology. * Updates and expands the coverage from the previous edition.* Adds entries for notable chemists and Nobel Prize winners, equipment and devices, natural forms and minerals, named reactions, and chemical processes.* Provides concise, condensed, and prompt definitions of terms and phenomena in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, and more.* Is ideal for those with only minutes to devote to any given chemical substance or topic.
Review
Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary continues to appeal to students and researchers as a standard reference for its contextual information about chemicals. It fits into library collections at colleges, universities and companies. (E-Streams, March 2009) This all-in-one resource is an authoritative reference that scientists and others who work with chemicals can count on. (Journal of Chemical Health and Safety) This book continues to be an excellent reference, and libraries looking to add a chemical dictionary should find this version to be especially attractive. It is recommended. (American Reference Books Annual, March 2008) This work is of unique value to general readers, students, and researchers...a standard reference for nearly a century...essential. (CHOICE, August 2007) I strongly recommend this longtime international bestseller as an essential reference tool for chemists, chemical engineers, environmental professionals, industrial hygienists, toxicologists, police, firefighters, emergency medical technicians...and to all levels of staff in industries in which chemicals are used. (The Chemical Educator, March/April 2007)