Bioinorganic Chemistry Glossary with 400 Defined Terms

400 terms defined for the multidisciplinary field of bioinorganic chemistry, compiled by M. W. G. De Bolster of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. The glossary was created to fulfill a recognized need for globally acceptable definitions and reflects current usage, complementing IUPAC guidelines. It includes abbreviations and acronyms frequently used in the field.

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Strengths

• Contains definitions for about 400 essential terms in bioinorganic chemistry.
• Definitions reflect current usage and complement IUPAC guidelines.
• Includes abbreviations and acronyms frequently used in the field.

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Provenance

Source

M. W. G. De Bolster, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Collection Method

Compiled by the author to fulfill a recognized need for globally acceptable definitions.