Comment by sigmoid10

Lamda kind of does this in an analogous form, but does not allow you to derive this particular binary expression as a basis for elementary functions. There is a related concept with Iota [1], which allows you express every combinatoric SKI term and in turn every lambda definable function. But similar to this particular minimalist scientific function expression, it is mostly of interest for reductionist enthusiasts and not for any practical purpose.

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iota_and_Jot