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Author May, Paul W.

Title Molecules with silly or unusual names / Paul W. May.

Publication Info. London : Imperial College Press ; Singapore ; Hackensack, NJ : Distributed by World Scientific Pub., [2008]
©2008

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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.
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Subject Chemistry -- Nomenclature -- Popular works.
Chemistry -- Nomenclature.
Genre/Form Popular works.
Subject Chemistry -- Nomenclature -- Humor.
Genre/Form Humor.
Subject Chemistry -- Popular works.
Chemistry.
Chemistry -- Humor.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Humor.
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)
1848162081 (electronic book)
9781848162075
1848162073