Welcome to this special Valentine’s Day edition of Sciency Words! Sciency Words is a series here on Planet Pailly where we take a look at new and interesting scientific terms so we can all expand our scientific vocabularies together. Today’s word is:
OSCULATION
Osculation: noun. The scientific term for kissing.
I have no idea why they needed a technical term for this, but I’m glad the word exists because now I know what to call my latest invention. Ladies and gentlemen, meet the Osculator 5000.

Whether you’re spending Valentine’s Day alone or need a little extra practice before tonight’s hot date, this is the machine for you! The Osculator 5000 comes fully programmed with three settings: peck on the cheek, kiss, and tongue. To enhance your osculation experience, the Osculator 5000 includes a built in speaker and over a dozen prerecorded sound effects. Order now, and give the Osculator 5000 a chance to turn you on.
