Basic Facts on Chemistry is meant especially for the students of undergraduate and postgraduate classes. It would be quite useful for all types of readers. It gives the meanings of various words included in this book are those which we come across most frequently and so it is likely to improve the vocabulary and general awareness of the reader. The explanation is supported by inclusion of diagrams, wherever necessary.

The need for a handy and easily accessible source of information on definitions of technical terms, technical names etc. Always arises when one is studying any subject. At such times one has always to depend on a specialised dictionary. Keeping these needs in view, the editors have tried to gather in maximum information on Inorganic Chemistry in simple language. The aim has been to write the entries in a clear and lucid style to provide both straightforward definitions and valuable background information.

The dictionary will be of immense use to students of inorganic chemistry and others studying or working in related fields.

This dictionary has been complied to cover terms, which have been carefully selected from the various aspects of organic chemistry. This dictionary also includes terms from the various fields, which are allied to the organic chemistry. The selection of the terms has been done mainly on the basis of current chemical literature. The naming of organic compounds has been done according to IUPAC system of nomenclature. It becomes difficult decide what terms to omit. An effort has been made to keep the definitions concise, without omitting any necessary information. This has been done with the help of extensive cross referencing.

This dictionary will be of immense value of undergraduate and post-graduate students and to those appearing for competitive examination, research scholars, University teachers, college teachers and junior college students.

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