| Description |
1 online resource (xi, 176 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| 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 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Chemistry -- Nomenclature -- Popular works
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Chemistry -- Nomenclature -- Humor
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Chemistry -- Popular works
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Chemistry -- Humor
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SCIENCE -- Chemistry -- General.
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Chemistry
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| Genre/Form |
Humor
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Popular works
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781848162082 |
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1848162081 |
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