SYNTHON

Etymology

Noun

synthon (plural synthons)

(chemistry) In retrosynthetic analysis, a structural unit within a molecule which is related to a possible synthetic operation

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ANOMALY

(noun) (astronomy) position of a planet as defined by its angular distance from its perihelion (as observed from the sun)


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Coffee Trivia

In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.

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