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Lists and explains terminology related to science and technology, providing synonyms, acronyms, and pronunciation for each entry, and covering such areas as bioscience, chemistry, astronomy, and engineering.

Provides definitions and explanations for chemical engineering terms in areas including: materials, energy balances, reactions, separations, sustainability, safety, and ethics. Also covers many pertinent terms from the fields of chemistry, physics, biology, and mathematics. 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.

Fully revised and updated, the sixth edition of this popular dictionary covers all aspects of chemistry, from physical chemistry to biochemistry. The sixth edition 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 a chronology charting the main discoveries in atomic theory, biochemistry, explosives, and plastics.