Hawaii and California are the only two U.S. states that grow coffee plants commercially.
NAPHTHENE
Etymology
Noun
naphthene (plural naphthenes)
(organic chemistry) Any cycloalkane (or alkyl derivative).
Usage notes
• Used principally in the petrochemical industry
Source: Wiktionary
Naph"thene, n. (Chem.)
Definition: A peculiar hydrocarbon occuring as an ingredient of Caucasian petroleum.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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LEND
(verb) bestow a quality on; “Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company”; “The music added a lot to the play”; “She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings”; “This adds a light note to the program”
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