CHAT: German elements (was: Re: Basic English)

Nik Taylor wrote:
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> abrigon wrote:
> >
> > Yes, but can't some compromise be done, to use English roots?
>
> Sure.  It would just require a lot more than 800 words.
>
> There's a fairly well-known essay called "Uncleftish Beholding" (Atomic
> Theory) discussing atomic physics in all Germanic roots:
>
        Wow! nearly unreadable! :) Even if I knew German I think I would have a
hard time reading this :) . I already knew that Germans used self-made
words for the elements and all other things of Atomic Physics and
Quantum Mechanics (like Wasserstoef for Hydrogen, if I remember
correctly). I find it strange and confusing (especially for German
students), especially when you know that the Greek-Latin-like names are
international.

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