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.
ANTISEPSIS
antisepsis, asepsis
(noun) the process of inhibiting the growth and multiplication of microorganisms
asepsis, antisepsis, sterility, sterileness
(noun) (of non-living objects) the state of being free of pathogenic organisms
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
antisepsis (usually uncountable, plural antisepses)
(hygiene) The science and practice of countering microbial infection, as with the use of antiseptics, and the use of aseptic technique.
(archaic) Any antiseptic agent.
Anagrams
• inspissate
Source: Wiktionary
An`ti*sep"sis, n. [NL. See Anti-; Sepsis.]
Definition: Prevention of sepsis by excluding or destroying microorganisms.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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