Coffee is the second largest traded commodity in the world, next to crude oil. It’s also one of the oldest commodities, with over 2.25 billion cups of coffee consumed worldwide daily.
CATALYST
catalyst
(noun) something that causes an important event to happen; “the invasion acted as a catalyst to unite the country”
catalyst, accelerator
(noun) (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
catalyst (plural catalysts)
(chemistry) A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.
Someone or something that encourages progress or change.
(literature) An inciting incident that sets the successive conflict into motion.
(automotive) A catalytic converter.
Synonyms
• (Someone or something that encourages progress or change): stimulus, straw that stirs the drink
Antonyms
• (something that encourages change): inhibitor
• (something that enhances or accelerates): dampener
Source: Wiktionary
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STAND
(verb) hold one’s ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright; “I am standing my ground and won’t give in!”
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