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Oxford Dictionary of Chemistry
by
Richard Rennie (Editor); Jonathan Law (Editor)
Call Number: ebook
Publication Date: 2016
Definitions and explanations of chemistry concepts in all subdisciplines. includes visual aids.
Van Nostrand's Encyclopedia of Chemistry
by
Glenn D. Considine (Editor)
Call Number: Reference QD4 .V36 2005
Publication Date: 2005
Covers thousands of chemistry topics.
The Merck Index
by
Maryadele J. O'Neil (Editor)
Call Number: Reference RS51 .M4 2013
Publication Date: 2013
Covers compounds and properties for thousands of chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and biologicals.
CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics
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