ACIDOPHILUS

acidophilus, Lactobacillus acidophilus

(noun) a bacterium that is used to make yogurt and to supplement probiotics

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

acidophilus (uncountable)

Lactobacillus acidophilus, one of the bacteria commonly used in fermenting yogurt

Source: Wiktionary



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19 March 2025

CLEVIS

(noun) a coupler shaped like the letter U with holes through each end so a bolt or pin can pass through the holes to complete the coupling; used to attach a drawbar to a plow or wagon or trailer etc.


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According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.

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