Chemistry Glossaries & Dictionaries

Chemistry Glossary (172)

Chemistry Glossary & Dictionary
Look up the definitions of chemistry terms in this alphabetical chemistry dictionary or glossary.

Acronyms and Abbreviations of Chemical Compound Names
Type in an acronym or abbrevation to get the chemistry term. This searchable database is sponsored by Chemie.DE Information Service.

Acronyms and Abbreviations
This is a searchable English/German index of acronyms and abbreviations.

All About Jewels
This is an illustrated dictionary of jewelry, but it is a great reference for quick information about gemstones, metals, and minerals.

Atmospheric Chemistry Glossary
This is an updated list based on the 1995 glossary generated by students in a senior level class studying air quality and atmospheric chemistry at Sam Houston State University.

Beilstein Dictionary
This is an English and German dictionary for users of the Beilstein Handbook of Organic Chemistry.

Compressed Air Glossary of Terms
Chemistry terms applicable to compressed air systems. From Impact RM.

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

Deciphering Precious Metal Quality Marks
Fu T'sang Treasures presents this page, which lists and defines quality marks for precious metals. Gold, silver, vermeil, platinum, and palladium are included.

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

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

Glossary of Misunderstood Physics Terms
Applicable to chemistry situations, as well. From Donald E. Simanek, Lock Haven University.

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

Laws List
Laws, rules, and principles in physics.

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

Absolute Zero - Chemistry Definition
Absolute Zero - Chemistry Definition

Absorption Spectrum - Chemistry Definition
Absorption Spectrum - Chemistry Definition

Acid Anhydride - Chemistry Definition
Acid Anhydride - Chemistry Definition

Acid Base Titration - Chemistry Definition
Acid Base Titration - Chemistry Definition

Acid Dissociation Constant - Chemistry Definition
Dissociation Constant - Chemistry Definition

Acidic Solution - Chemistry Definition
Acidic Solution - Chemistry Definition

Actinides - Chemistry Definition
Actinides - Chemistry Definition

Activated Complex - Chemistry Definition
Activated Complex - Chemistry Definition

Activation Energy - Ea - Chemistry Definition
Activation Energy - Ea - Chemistry Definition

Actual Yield - Chemistry Definition
Actual Yield - Chemistry Definition

Addition Polymer - Chemistry Definition
Addition Polymer - Chemistry Definition

Addition Reaction - Chemistry Definition
Addition Reaction - Chemistry Definition

Alcohol - Chemistry Definition
Alcohol - Chemistry Definition

Aldehyde - Chemistry Definition
Aldehyde - Chemistry Definition

Alkaline - Chemistry Definition
Alkaline - Chemistry Definition

Alkaline Earth Metal - Chemistry Definition
Alkaline Earth Metal - Chemistry Definition

Alkyl Group - Chemistry Definition
Alkyl Group - Chemistry Definition

Allotrope - Chemistry Definition
Allotrope - Chemistry Definition

Alloy - Chemistry Definition
Alloy - Chemistry Definition

Alpha Particle - Chemistry Definition
Alpha Particle - Chemistry Definition

Half Reaction - Chemistry Definition
Half Reaction - Chemistry Definition

Heat of Formation - Chemistry Definition
Heat of Formation - Chemistry Definition

Heat of Fusion - Chemistry Definition
Heat of Fusion - Chemistry Definition

Heat of Sublimation - Chemistry Definition
Heat of Sublimation - Chemistry Definition

Heat of Vaporization - Chemistry Definition
Heat of Vaporization - Chemistry Definition

Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle - Chemistry Definition
Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle - Chemistry Definition

Henderson Hasselbalch Equation - Chemistry Definition
Henderson Hasselbalch Equation - Chemistry Definition

Henry's Law - Chemistry Definition
Henry's Law - Chemistry Definition

Hess's Law - Chemistry Definition
Hess's Law - Chemistry Definition

Heterogeneous - Chemistry Definition
Heterogeneous - Chemistry Definition

Miscible - Chemistry Definition
Miscible - Chemistry Definition

Mixture - Chemistry Definition
Mixture - Chemistry Definition

Molality - Chemistry Definition
Molality - Chemistry Definition

Molar Mass - Chemistry Definition
Molar Mass - Chemistry Definition

Molarity - Chemistry Definition
Molarity - Chemistry Definition

Mole - Chemistry Definition
Mole - Chemistry Definition

Mole Fraction - Molar Fraction - Chemistry Definition
Mole Fraction - Molar Fraction - Chemistry Definition

Molecular Formula - Chemistry Definition
Molecular Formula - Chemistry Definition

Molecular Geometry - Chemistry Definition
Molecular Geometry - Chemistry Definition

Molecular Mass - Chemistry Definition
Molecular Mass - Chemistry Definition