Molecules with silly or unusual names /
This popular science book shows that chemists do have a sense of humor, and this book is a celebration of the quirky side of scientific nomenclature. Here, some molecules are shown that have unusual, rude, ridiculous or downright silly names. Written in an easy-to-read style, anyone - not just scien...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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London : Singapore ;
Imperial College Press ;
[2008]
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | This popular science book shows that chemists do have a sense of humor, and this book is a celebration of the quirky side of scientific nomenclature. Here, some molecules are shown that have unusual, rude, ridiculous or downright silly names. Written in an easy-to-read style, anyone - not just scientists - can appreciate the content. Each molecule is illustrated with a photograph and/or image that relates directly or indirectly to its name and molecular structure. Thus, the book is not only entertaining, but also educational. |
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| Item Description: | Electronic resource. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xi, 176 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 9781848162082 (electronic bk.) 1848162081 (electronic bk.) |