CHITINOUS

chitinous

(adjective) of or resembling chitin

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

chitinous (comparative more chitinous, superlative most chitinous)

Made of, pertaining to, or resembling chitin.

Source: Wiktionary


Chi"ti*nous, a.

Definition: Having the nature of chitin; consisting of, or containing, chitin.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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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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