Chemistry Dictionary

Definitions of chemistry terms may be confusing. (chuttersnap) — Learn the difference between two important chemistry terms. Sometimes these words are (incorrectly) used interchangeably. Other times, they are the terms students have a hard time keeping straight. These are differences relating to chemistry and the physical sciences, although you’ll encounter some of these terms in daily life, too. What […]

Commonly Confused Chemistry Terms

This entry was posted on January 18, 2018 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on February 28, 2023)

Table salt is hygroscopic and may be deliquescent at high temperature and humidity. (Artem Beliaikin) — Deliquescence Definition Deliquescence refers to the property of a substance to absorb water from the air to dissolve itself and form an aqueous solution. Materials with this property are termed deliquescent. Deliquescent materials are a class of hygroscopic substances. Other types of hygroscopic materials may absorb water, yet not dissolve. In order to be deliquescent, […]

Deliquescence Definition and Examples – Absorbing Water and Dissolving

This entry was posted on November 27, 2017 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on October 10, 2021)

Chemistry Dictionary M Terms Icon — This chemistry dictionary offers the chemistry definitions starting with the letter M. These glossary terms are commonly used in chemistry and chemical engineering. Click the letter below to find the terms and definitions beginning with that letter. A B C D E F G H I J K L M […]

Chemistry Definitions Starting With the Letter M

This entry was posted on July 3, 2017 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on January 28, 2023)

Chemistry Dictionary D Terms Icon — This chemistry dictionary offers the chemistry definitions starting with the letter D. These glossary terms are commonly used in chemistry and chemical engineering. Click the letter below to find the terms and definitions beginning with that letter. A B C D E F G H I J K L M […]

Chemistry Definitions Starting With the Letter D

This entry was posted on July 3, 2017 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on August 13, 2022)

Chemistry Dictionary G Terms Icon — This chemistry dictionary offers the chemistry definitions starting with the letter G. These glossary terms are commonly used in chemistry and chemical engineering. Click the letter below to find the terms and definitions beginning with that letter. A B C D E F G H I J K L M […]

Chemistry Definitions Starting With the Letter G

This entry was posted on July 3, 2017 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on May 7, 2023)

Chemistry Dictionary C Terms Icon — This chemistry dictionary offers the chemistry definitions starting with the letter C. These glossary terms are commonly used in chemistry and chemical engineering. Click the letter below to find the terms and definitions beginning with that letter. A B C D E F G H I J K L M […]

Chemistry Definitions Starting With the Letter C

This entry was posted on July 3, 2017 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on March 21, 2023)

Chemistry Dictionary J Terms Icon — This chemistry dictionary offers the chemistry definitions starting with the letter J. These glossary terms are commonly used in chemistry and chemical engineering. Click the letter below to find the terms and definitions beginning with that letter. A B C D E F G H I J K L M […]

Chemistry Definitions Starting With the Letter J

This entry was posted on July 3, 2017 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on May 3, 2021)

Chemistry Dictionary B Terms Icon — This chemistry dictionary offers the chemistry definitions starting with the letter B. These glossary terms are commonly used in chemistry and chemical engineering. Click the letter below to find the terms and definitions beginning with that letter. A B C D E F G H I J K L M […]

Chemistry Definitions Starting With the Letter B

This entry was posted on July 3, 2017 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on July 3, 2022)

Chemistry Dictionary S Terms Icon — This chemistry dictionary offers the chemistry definitions starting with the letter S. These glossary terms are commonly used in chemistry and chemical engineering. Click the letter below to find the terms and definitions beginning with that letter. A B C D E F G H I J K L M […]

Chemistry Definitions Starting With the Letter S

This entry was posted on July 3, 2017 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on January 15, 2023)