BASOPHILIC

basophilic

(adjective) staining readily with basic dyes

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

basophilic (comparative more basophilic, superlative most basophilic)

Easily stained with basic dyes, such as haematoxylin.

Source: Wiktionary



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ALLERGIC

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Coffee Trivia

Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.

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