Getzler Lab at KenyonCollege on Nostr: There's an Indian restaurant in Columbus called Rooh, always capitalized in their ...
There's an Indian restaurant in Columbus called Rooh, always capitalized in their branding, & I always read it as an organic peroxyalcohol. I was explaining this to my sister, and that the solo R is unclaimed on the periodic table. I said it indicated an arbitrary organic thing and then instantly wondered if R is related to arbitrary. Anyone have any idea where this designation stated? I do so love #etymology and I think this fits the bill. #chemistry #nomenclature
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