GANOINE

ganoin, ganoine

(noun) shiny substance that resemble enamel and is secreted by the corium of certain fishes (especially ganoid fishes) and composes the outer layer of their scales

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

ganoine (uncountable)

(zoology) A kind of bony tissue beneath the enamel of a ganoid scale.

Source: Wiktionary


Ga"no*ine, n. (Zoöl.)

Definition: A peculiar bony tissue beneath the enamel of a ganoid scale.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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