MONOMETALLIC

monometallic

(adjective) containing one atom of metal in the molecule; “monometallic carbonyls”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

monometallic (not comparable)

Consisting of a single metal.

(economics) Of or pertaining to monometallism.

Source: Wiktionary


Mon`o*me*tal"lic, a.

Definition: Consisting of one metal; of or pertaining to monometallism.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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29 December 2024

CHRONIC

(adjective) being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering; “chronic indigestion”; “a chronic shortage of funds”; “a chronic invalid”


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Coffee Trivia

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.

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