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OP So far as the amalgamation of words into english is concerned, I have always wondered whether words which are used only among a particular group of professionals are actually part of the english language ??
To make the question more clear, "Phospholes" are a class of Phosphorus containing compounds. A related set of Arsenic containing compounds is sometimes jocularly referred to as "Ars(e)holes" by chemists. Does that mean that OED or Websters should include such words which are used by English speaking chemists ??? For that matter, words from any profession ??
Entire Thread Subject Posted By Posted Eclectic words ? indianaugust 03/29/02 05:45 PM Re: Eclectic words ? wwh 03/29/02 06:15 PM Re: Eclectic words ? tsuwm 03/29/02 06:15 PM Re: Eclectic words ? Flatlander 03/29/02 07:36 PM Re: Eclectic words ? belligerentyouth 03/30/02 05:12 PM Re: Eclectic words ? stales 04/01/02 01:03 PM Re: Eclectic words ? hev 04/02/02 03:28 AM
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