The beauty of language in chemistry

By 2014-07-04T09:39:00

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In chemistry we are blessed with a rich text with words influenced by languages from across the world. What are your favourite words and phrases in chemistry?

English teachers and linguists will claim that they have the best words. Or there are words in foreign languages that I particularly like “plonger” in French (to dive) and “schwarzwälder kirschtorte” in German (black forest gateau).

In chemistry we are blessed with words influenced by languages from across the world. Our words are interesting and rhythmic and this can be great fun in teaching.

Kristy Turner considers her favourite piece of chemistry vocabulary in this lighthearted blog entry.

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