Weirdest Molecule Names - Look for Yourself

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The discussion revolves around the humorous and quirky names of various chemicals and molecules, specifically highlighting cummingtonite, a mineral, and its use in making invisible ink. Participants share links to scientific articles and playful references to fictional characters like Sonic the Hedgehog. The conversation touches on the absurdity of certain molecule names, such as "moronic acid" and "mothers against decapentaplegic," as well as the historical context of invisible ink in espionage, referencing a segment from "The Colbert Report." The light-hearted banter showcases a mix of scientific curiosity and humor, with an emphasis on the oddities found in chemical nomenclature and genetic terminology.
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Evo said:
Cummingtonite

That's just not right! :smile:
 
:smile:
 
How about moronic acid?
 
Heh... we use a bunch of those. I also like the Nanoputians:

http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/jo0349227

Oh yeah- and Sonic the Hedgehog (Shh).
 
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Evo said:
Cummingtonite, ok it's a mineral.

i do believe its primary use is making invisible ink.
 
Andy Resnick said:
Heh... we use a bunch of those. I also like the Nanoputians:

http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/jo0349227
:smile:
 
Evo said:
How about moronic acid?

Aaaaa! wat a brat! you had to, just had to, could NOT resist posting that right after me. :cry:
it's ok, my kids beat me up all the time. Have fun.
 
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Proton Soup said:
i do believe its primary use is making invisible ink.
Read this note and then eat it.
Not me sir, I'd go over to the enemy first.
 
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I don't know, "mothers against decapentaplegic" is a pretty weird name for a molecule. Oh, and don't forget "daughters against decapentaplegic". In fact most of the Drosophila gene names could be classified as curious :smile:

http://www.curioustaxonomy.net/gene/fly.html"
 
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Monique said:
I don't know, "mothers against decapentaplegic" is a pretty weird name for a molecule. Oh, and don't forget "daughters against decapentaplegic". In fact most of the Drosophila gene names could be classified as curious :smile:

http://www.curioustaxonomy.net/gene/fly.html"
That's crazy! :-p
 
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Evo said:
ewwww

I can hear it now
No, honey, I was just making invisible ink!
 
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Ivan Seeking said:
I can hear it now
No, honey, I was just making invisible ink!

The hardship of the secret agent. Poor guys...
 
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Monique said:
I don't know, "mothers against decapentaplegic" is a pretty weird name for a molecule. Oh, and don't forget "daughters against decapentaplegic". In fact most of the Drosophila gene names could be classified as curious :smile:

http://www.curioustaxonomy.net/gene/fly.html"

oh yeah, that reminds me.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonic_hedgehog
 
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:smile::smile::smile:
 

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