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Years ago, I came across a word that referred to the process of using a formal name (like a brand name) in place of or interchangeably with the actual term. For example, Jell-o instead of gelatin or Kleenex instead of tissue.
Having worked for Scott Paper company, we were especially sensitive to the latter.
--Jay
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