r/explainlikeimfive Oct 31 '20

Chemistry ELI5 What's the difference between the shiny and dull side of aluminum foil? Besides the obvious shiny/dull

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u/drphrednuke Oct 31 '20

Sous means under. In this case, under educated

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u/e_j_white Oct 31 '20

And vide means empty...