A*ra"tion, n. Etym: [L. aratio, fr. arare to plow.]
Definition: Plowing; tillage. [R.] Lands are said to be in a state of aration when they are under tillage. Brande.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
5 July 2025
(noun) the process of introducing an acetyl group into a compound; “the acetylation of cyclooxygenase-2 by aspirin”
The world’s most expensive coffee costs more than US$700 per kilogram. Asian palm civet – a cat-like creature in Indonesia, eats fruits, including select coffee cherries. It excretes partially digested seeds that produce a smooth, less acidic brew of coffee called kopi luwak.
