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.
NITROFORM
Ni"tro*form, n. Etym: [Nitro- + formyl.] (Chem.)
Definition: A nitro derivative of methane, analogous to chloroform, obtained as a colorless oily or crystalline substance, CH.(NO2)3, quite explosive, and having well-defined acid properties.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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