The equivalent of the modern-day term "flex", or as a verb, "flex-ing"; but with the intent of impressing fellow Chemists/Scientists/Students within said realms of academia or even mere hobbyists keeping the waters of "nerd culture" warm for all. One possible example could be a novel proposed synthesis for a specific analogue of an obscure compound -- would be a GigaChad level Erlenmeyer Flex and would almost certainly result in sexual intercourse (wearing the proper PPE, naturally)
The invention of the Erlenmeyer flask is perhaps the strongest Erlenmeyer flex the world has thus far seen - a true Science Sector Chad
by AorticKamikaze March 12, 2023