BIOPIRACY

biopiracy

(noun) biological theft; illegal collection of indigenous plants by corporations who patent them for their own use

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

biopiracy (uncountable)

(pejorative) The appropriation of indigenous biomedical knowledge, especially by patenting naturally occurring substances

Source: Wiktionary



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14 May 2024

CHOKER

(noun) an unfortunate person who is unable to perform effectively because of nervous tension or agitation; “he could win if he wasn’t a choker”


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Coffee Trivia

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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