Some 2,000 entries collected here explain the most relevant and frequently used terms associated with inorganic chemistry, encompassing the scope of modern research in basic chemistry, physical chemistry, classes of compounds, and laboratory techniques. The dictionary will be particularly useful to high school students taking advanced courses in chemistry, as well as to college students and researchers. Reference appendices and a list Web pages are included. B&w drawings and cross-references are included. Daintith has written other science dictionaries.