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Re: Instant icon comprehension

From: Tina Holmboe <tina@greytower.net>
Date: Sun, 18 Mar 2007 13:42:51 +0100 (CET)
To: "~:'' ありがとうございました。" <j.chetwynd@btinternet.com>
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On 18 Mar, "~:'' ありがとうございました。" wrote:

> I wonder whether members can imagine the meaning and context.
> instantly?
> 
> http://peepo.co.uk/temp/icon-test.jpg

  Instantly? No. I thought it might mean "danger of acid", but then
  recalled that there IS such a sign.

  Danger of being bitten?

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