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What are the best words of science?
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The discussion revolves around participants sharing their favorite scientific words and terms, exploring the appeal and significance of various terms from different fields of science, including physics, biology, and chemistry. The conversation is informal and reflective, with contributions highlighting personal preferences and associations with these words.
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- Some participants express a fondness for words like "parallax," "quark," and "neutrino," noting their phonetic appeal and conceptual significance.
- Others mention terms such as "spaghettification" and "virialization," discussing their interesting applications in scientific contexts.
- Several participants highlight the whimsical etymology of terms like "barn," which originated from a humorous description of atomic nuclei.
- Words like "pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis" and "pseudopseudohypoparathyroidism" are noted for their length and complexity, with some participants sharing their thoughts on the nature of such terms.
- There are mentions of scientific terms that evoke strong imagery or emotions, such as "event horizon," "singularity," and "accretion disk," particularly in the context of black holes.
- Some participants express a dislike for certain terms, citing their association with in-jokes or overly casual language in scientific discourse.
- Contributions include a mix of technical terms from various scientific disciplines, showcasing a wide range of interests and preferences among participants.
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Participants generally share a common interest in exploring and appreciating scientific terminology, but there is no consensus on which words are the "best." Multiple competing views on favorite terms and their significance remain throughout the discussion.
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The discussion reflects a variety of personal associations and interpretations of scientific terms, with no definitive criteria for what makes a word appealing or significant. Some terms are appreciated for their sound, while others are valued for their conceptual depth or historical context.
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This discussion may be of interest to individuals who enjoy language, science enthusiasts, and those curious about the cultural and emotional resonance of scientific terminology.
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ryan albery
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'Evaporation' is pretty cool. So is 'chronon'.
An anti-electron seems best termed a positron, but could you call an anti-proton a 'negatron'?
'Oooops': classic! Kinda like an erg... best pronounced 'eerrrgggg'.
An anti-electron seems best termed a positron, but could you call an anti-proton a 'negatron'?
'Oooops': classic! Kinda like an erg... best pronounced 'eerrrgggg'.
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DennisN
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bp_psy said:
Now, we can't have such a fun term without a picture to go with it:
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Jilang
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What about that fermi surface known as The Third Zone Monster?
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Superman1271
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I really like vector, sounds so cool =]
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HeLiXe
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lol superman...it actually is pretty cool.
some of my other favorites are
quasar
protoplanetary disk
nuclear and
nebula
oh and antimatter. love that one
some of my other favorites are
quasar
protoplanetary disk
nuclear and
nebula
oh and antimatter. love that one
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I always found nUcUlar intriguing also.
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The term 'tensor' has always captivated me.
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First makes me think of wind in the willows and second makes me think of a clown.
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First makes me think of wind in the willows and second makes me think of a clown.
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mu , has so many meanings
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'Phasor' is one of my favorites.
"Today class, we are going to talk about PHASORS."... and suddenly you have the classes attention
"Today class, we are going to talk about PHASORS."... and suddenly you have the classes attention
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ryan albery
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The more poetic words I thought the best: Parallax, Equinox, Neutrino, Quark, Condensate, Migration
Vorticis, and Albedo.
Vorticis, and Albedo.
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ryan albery
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Re-reading this, Abiogenesis, and Nebula... those are cool science words too.
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