dropstone (plural dropstones)
(geology) An isolated fragment of rock found within a sedimentary rock (that had fallen, rather than being carried along)
(glaciology) An isolated rock that is geologically distinct from the surroundings indicating that it was carried from a distant area and then dropped in place (by a melting glacier), an erratic
• (glaciology): erratic
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5 June 2025
(verb) raise or support (the level of printing) by inserting a piece of paper or cardboard under the type; “underlay the plate”
International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.
