Chemical Dictionary

Author: Wang Zhen, Editor-in-Chief
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Publishing Date: 2002-02-01
Features: Since the first edition of The Chemical Dictionary was introduced to readers in 1969, it has gone through more than 30 years of development. It has been revised three times and reprinted multiple times. Each reprint has undergone minor modifications to ensure the content reflects the times. Due to its comprehensive, up-to-date, and practical entries, scientifically accurate, concise, standardized definitions, and convenient retrieval, The Chemical Dictionary has long been favored by a broad readership. The second edition of The Chemical Dictionary won the National Excellent Science and Technology Book Award in 1982, and the third edition received the Third Prize of the Chemical Industry Progress Award in 1997. It has been honored with multiple Bestselling Book Awards, with cumulative printings reaching over 500,000 copies. The revision of the fourth edition focuses on reflecting the new advancements and achievements in China's chemical field over the past decade, especially since the reform and opening-up. Many concepts, chemical products, production methods, and machinery have been updated, with comprehensive and systematic adjustments made in areas such as materials, environmental protection, fine chemicals, biochemistry, pharmaceuticals, chemical equipment, and elements. This revision and new edition adds over 2,400 new entries and removes over 400 outdated ones. The content of existing entries has also been updated and revised accordingly. The revised fourth edition of The Chemical Dictionary now includes over 16,000 entries.