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An example of a metaphor used to explain a scientific idea:
"Raw data is both an oxymoron and a bad idea; to the contrary, data should be cooked with care."
Geoffrey C. Bowker
Bowker, G. C. (2005). Memory Practices in the Sciences. The MIT Press.
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Many examples of science metaphors are listed in 'Creative comparisons: Making science familiar through language. An illustrative catalogue of figurative comparisons and analogies for science concepts'. Free Download.
