SEX is the official abbreviation of sodium ethyl xanthate, which is a flotation agent used in the mining industry. Apparently you can get SEX in both solid and liquid forms . . .
Lots of other fun ones on this page, too. Such as: Dickite Moronic Acid Cummingtonite Phthalic Acid (Thanks to BillyGoto for the link to this one!) Molecules with Silly or Unusual Names |