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Popular mistakes in word usage (part 1) Caroline Latta pp.1324-1325
Published Date 1989/9/1
DOI https://doi.org/10.11477/mf.1543205715
  • Abstract

Junior technologist : The dictionaries that I use tell me the meanings of words, but never give advice on how to use words. I've heard that some words are often misused in the scientific literature. Is that true ?

English editor : Writers are not always aware of nuances that are not explained in dictionaries, so they can misuse words even if they refer to a dictionary to check the meaning. I'll give you a few examples. For some years, the word 'loaded' has been used by many writers to describe the step of placing a sample on a column for chromatography. However, the word 'load' has a strong nuance of heaviness. If the sample is not heavy, the verb "to load" is not suitable. My rule for use of the word 'loaded' is that if you don't need to use a forklift to do the loading, don't use the word.


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