According to Statista, the global coffee industry is worth US$363 billion in 2020. The market grows annually by 10.6%, and 78% of revenue came from out-of-home establishments like cafes and coffee beverage retailers.
PALPITATING
palpitant, palpitating
(adjective) having a slight and rapid trembling motion; “palpitant movements rather than violent eruptions”; “my palpitating heart”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Verb
palpitating
present participle of palpitate
Source: Wiktionary
PALPITATE
Pal"pi*tate, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Palpitated; p. pr. & vb. n. Palpitating().] Etym: [L. palpitare, palpitatum, v. intens. fr. pappare. See Palpable.]
Definition: To beat rapidly and more strongly than usual; to throb; to bound with emotion or exertion; to pulsate violently; to flutter; -- said specifically of the heart when its action is abnormal, as from excitement.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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