Planting a non-biological seed - Will this meme persist? (2020)

Some word uses persist and some do not. Part of what makes use of a word stick is how catchy it is. This word is already used on our supermarket shelves. This proposed new use illuminates a small way in which language evolves. And it helps to compartmentalise differences between chemical and biological manufacture of pharmaceuticals. The question is, will this word use persist enough to enter common vocabulary? The word is non-biological.

A molecule model with reflection on a dark surrounding. Sulfanilamide if someone is really interested !!Sulfanilamide was a medicine used to treat streptococcal infections. One version of the drug, in liquid form, was introduced in the market after having being tested only for flavor, appearance and fragrance but not for toxicity. It caused the deaths of more than 100 people back in 1937. As we are all awaiting the cure for COVID19 let his be a reminder of what untested, unsafe and "rushed to market" drugs can do to people.. Photo by Terry Vlisidis, Unsplash.

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