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.
DIATHERMOMETER
Di`a*ther*mom"e*ter, n. Etym: [Gr. -meter. See Diathermal.] (Physics)
Definition: An instrument for examining the thermal resistance or heat- conducting power of liquids.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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