AEROSHELL

Etymology

Noun

aeroshell (plural aeroshells)

An aerodynamic shell that protects a spacecraft during travel from lift-off through the atmosphere from aerodynamic forces

Coordinate terms

• heatshield

Source: Wiktionary



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2 May 2025

MINESHAFT

(noun) excavation consisting of a vertical or sloping passageway for finding or mining ore or for ventilating a mine


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There are four varieties of commercially viable coffee: Arabica, Liberica, Excelsa, and Robusta. Growers predominantly plant the Arabica species. Although less popular, Robusta tastes slightly more bitter and contains more caffeine.

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