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.
BOUCHERIZE
Bou"cher*ize, v. t. [After Dr. Auguste Boucherie, a French chemist, who invented the process.]
Definition: To impregnate with a preservative solution of copper sulphate, as timber, railroad ties, etc.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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