MESOXALIC

Mes`ox*al"ic, a. Etym: [Mes- + oxalic.] (Chem.)

Definition: Pertaining to, or designating, an acid, CH2O2(CO2H)2, obtained from amido malonic acid.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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18 September 2024

FANJET

(noun) a jet engine in which a fan driven by a turbine provides extra air to the burner and gives extra thrust


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Coffee Trivia

Coffee has initially been a food – chewed, not sipped. Early African tribes consume coffee by grinding the berries together, adding some animal fat, and rolling the treats into tiny edible energy balls.

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