ASPERGILLUS

Aspergillus, genus Aspergillus

(noun) genus of common molds causing food spoilage and some pathogenic to plants and animals

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

From the genus name.

Noun

aspergillus (plural aspergilli)

Any of many molds, of the genus Aspergillus, many of which are pathogenic.

Source: Wiktionary



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21 April 2025

ENCYCLOPEDIA

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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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