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.
ECCRINE
eccrine
(adjective) (of exocrine glands) producing a clear aqueous secretion without releasing part of the secreting cell; important in regulating body temperature
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
eccrine (not comparable)
Pertaining to a sweat gland; merocrine
Pertaining to sweat
Exocrine
Usage notes
As a synonym of merocrine, eccrine applies specifically to sweat glands and their secretions.
Source: Wiktionary
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