WRONG USAGE OF SOME TERMS

* Xerox & Photocopy
Xerox is the name of the company which produces photocopies. In day today lives we often use the term 'Xerox' to take the copy of anything. But it is wrong. The correct term is 'Photocopy'.

For Example : I have to take a photocopy of my transfer certificate. (correct)
I have to take xerox of my transfer certificate. (wrong)

*Fridge & Refrigerator
Fridge is the name of the company that manufactures refrigerators. In day today lives we often use the term 'Fridge' instead of 'Refrigerator'.

For Example : We have refrigerator at home. (correct)
We have fridge at home. (wrong)

*Dhalda & Vanaspathi
Dhalda is the name of the company that produces Vanaspathi. But in day today lives we use the term 'Dhalda' instead of 'Vanaspathi'.
For Example : Suresh went to shop to buy some vanaspathi. (correct)
Suresh went to shop to buy some dhalda.(wrong)
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