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An example of simile used in scientific writing:
"…it may happen as a consequence of the increasing bombardment of uranium atoms by the liberated neutrons the energy thus released will swell like an avalanche within a very short time. To visualise this, think of the example of chain letters. With the number of available atoms, this chain reaction may reach quite enormous, hardly conceivable proportions."
Plank, M. (1947/1949). The meaning and limits of exact science (F. Gaynor, Trans.). In Scientific Autobiography and other papers (pp. 80-120). Philosophical Library.
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