This book compiles an encyclopedic array of chemical terms, making it a useful and important reference for a cross-section of chemistry-related fields and researchers. The text incorporates both fundamental and traditional chemistry as well as new and emerging terminology from areas like proteomics, genomics, and biochemistry. Written by a recognized expert with extensive experience, this title bridges biology and chemistry, and includes the newer chemical fields. The terms defined come from chemical theory, laws, principles, and practice; additional terms are from both conventional chemistry subdivisions, and emerging fields and focus areas.