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[–] Deceptichum@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

What’s the scientific term for rocks?

[–] Kolrami@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years ago

In fairness, I was thinking specifically of plants. I expect better results when looking up "S. lycopersicum" than "tomato".

An example off the top of my head is saying pyrite instead of fool's gold.