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Nomenclature is the system of naming things, especially in science. It is important to have a standardized system of nomenclature so that scientists can communicate with each other about their work. There are different systems of nomenclature for different fields of science. In chemistry, the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) is responsible for developing and maintaining the rules for chemical nomenclature. These rules are designed to ensure that chemical compounds are named in a clear and unambiguous way.