"Fully revised and updated, the sixth edition of this popular dictionary covers all aspects of chemistry from physical chemistry to biochemisty, and boasts broader coverage in forensics, metallurgy, and geology. It is the ideal reference resource for students of chemistry and related subjects at school or university." "Features: over 4,700 entries - including feature entries on important topics such as polymers and crystal defects, and biographies of key figures; chronologies charting the main discoveries in such fields as atomic theory, biochemistry, explosives, and physics; and recommended web links for over 200 entries updated on the Dictionary of Chemistry website."--Jacket.