IODYRITE

Etymology

Noun

iodyrite (usually uncountable, plural iodyrites)

(mineral) silver iodide

Source: Wiktionary


I*od"y*rite, n. Etym: [From Iodine.] (Min.)

Definition: Silver iodide, a mineral of a yellowish color.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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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.

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