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Terminology

Acronym Database
Search for chemical abbreviations, as well.

Acronyms and Abbreviations
Techniques and processes used in the semiconductor industry. From SEMATECH.

Alkane Nomenclature
Straightforward naming tutorial. From Steven Wathen, Ohio University.

Atmospheric Chemistry and Air Quality Glossary
Definitions written by atmospheric science students.

Beilstein Dictionary
German/English chemical dictionary.

BioTech Life Science Dictionary
Search for terms used in biochemistry, biotechnology, botany, cell biology, and genetics.

Bureau International des Poids et Mesures
Metrology research and authority for Système International units of measurement.

Chemistry Explorer
List of chemicals and chemical terminology. From Iverson Software.

Color Science Glossary
Terms used in color and imaging science and applications.

Compendium of Chemical Terminology
Online version allows searching for official terms and definitions approved by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry.

Concise Reference to the Metric System
Reference guide to the Système International d'Unités (SI). From David Bartlett.

Constants, Units, and Uncertainties
Fundamental physical constants from the US National Institute of Standards and Technology.

Dave's Math Tables
Includes a generous collection of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry formulas.

Definitions and Terms in Organic Chemistry
Alphabetized list of often encountered terms.

Definitions of Chemical Terms
For introductory chemistry students. From Bemidji State University, Itasca Community College, and Rainy River Community College.

Dictionary of Units
Système International history, units, definitions, and prefixes.

Electrochemistry Dictionary
Definitions of often encountered electrochemical words and phrases. From Zoltan Nagy, Argonne National Laboratory.

Elementymology & Elements Multidict
Chemical element etymology and multilingual dictionary. From Peter van der Krogt, University of Utrecht.

Encyclopedia of Analytical Instrumentation
Definitions, illustrations, and explanations of current technologies and concepts.

Eric's Treasure Trove of Chemistry
Extensively cross-referenced material from Eric W. Weisstein's collection of scientific knowledge.

FLAP Glossary
Terms used in physics, chemistry, and mathematics by The Flexible Learning Approach to Physics, University of Reading.

Frequently Asked Questions
Definitions of terms used in chemical parlance. From Ngee Ann Polytechnic.

Gases and Definitions to Gaseous Processes
Glossary from C.F.C. Reclamation & Recycling Service.

General Terminology and Resource Information
Terms, definitions, and reference material applicable to explosives. From Hydro Cut.

Glossary of Archaic Chemical Terms
This valuable resource includes cross-references. From Carmen Giunta, Le Moyne College.

Glossary of Computing Terms
Extensive collection from Indiana University Knowledge Base.

Glossary of Nuclear Science Terms
Definitions of nuclear processes and animations of nuclear events. From Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

Glossary of Nuclear Terms
Terms used in peaceful and not-so-peaceful uses of atomic energy. From the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Glossary of Structure and Function of Macromolecules
Explanations of terms used in protein chemistry. From Gordon Bickerstaff, University of Paisley.

HyperChemistry Glossary
Thousands of chemical definitions.

Hypertext Dictionary of Organic Chemistry
Download the free Organic.Zip file.

International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry
Naming conventions and proper terminology. Also, see the IUPAC Nomenclature Web version.

L'assistant IUPAC
French language guide to the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry terminology.

Laws List
Laws, rules, and principles in physics.

Material Safety Data Sheet Dictionary
Including explanations of acronyms.

Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy
Search for chemical terms with medical relevancy.

Nuclear Spectroscopy Glossary
Terms used in measurement of nuclides. From Berkeley Nucleonics Corporation.

Organic and Stereochemical Nomenclature
Used with available ChemScape Chime or RasMol plug-ins.

References
Translating dictionaries and glossaries. From Kenneth Beare, About.com's Guide to English as a Second Language.

Science Hypermedia, Inc.
Detailed descriptions of scientific terms and equipment.

Stereochemistry Definitions
An instructive arrangement of terminology and three-dimensional images of molecules (which require Chime plug-in). From Russell A. Barrow, Australian National University.

Surface Science Techniques
List of spectroscopic acronyms and their definitions. From the ESCA Users group.

Swedish Chemical Nomenclature
From the 1795 book Försök till Svensk Nomenklatur för Chemien Lämpad efter de Sednaste Upptäckterne.

WQA Glossary of Terms
Definitions provided by the Water Quality Association.