pääsit

Pósit is a term that can refer to several things, most commonly a small adhesive note or a scientific concept. In everyday language, "pósit" is often used as a generic term for a sticky note, similar to how "Kleenex" is used for facial tissues. These are small pieces of paper with a re-adhering strip of glue on the back, allowing them to be temporarily affixed to documents, computer monitors, and other surfaces for reminders or messages. The original brand name for these notes is Post-it, a product of 3M.

In a different context, "pósit" can also relate to a positive charge or a positive particle in physics. For example, a proton is a pósit particle. This usage is less common in general conversation and is more specific to scientific and academic fields.

The origin of the term "Post-it" is attributed to the invention by Arthur Fry and Spencer Silver at 3M. Fry was looking for a way to keep his bookmarks from falling out of his hymnal, and Silver had developed a low-tack, repositionable adhesive. Combining these ideas led to the creation of the Post-it Note. The generic use of "pósit" likely arose from the widespread popularity and recognition of the Post-it brand.