Description |
1 online resource (xi, 176 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
Physical Medium |
polychrome |
Description |
text file |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
Contents |
Molecules with silly or unusual names -- Minerals with silly or unusual names -- Proteins and enzymes with silly or unusual names -- Genes with silly or unusual names -- Silly molecules names : the game. |
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. |
Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
Subject |
Chemistry -- Nomenclature -- Popular works.
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Chemistry -- Nomenclature. |
Genre/Form |
Popular works.
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Subject |
Chemistry -- Nomenclature -- Humor.
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Genre/Form |
Humor.
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Subject |
Chemistry -- Popular works.
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Chemistry. |
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Chemistry -- Humor.
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Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Humor.
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Other Form: |
Print version: May, Paul W. Molecules with silly or unusual names. London : Imperial College Press ; Singapore ; Hackensack, NJ : Distributed by World Scientific Pub., ©2008 9781848162075 (DLC) 2008301468 (OCoLC)228372451 |
ISBN |
9781848162082 (electronic book) |
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1848162081 (electronic book) |
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9781848162075 |
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1848162073 |
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