PATHOGENIC

infective, morbific, pathogenic

(adjective) able to cause disease; “infective agents”; “pathogenic bacteria”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

pathogenic (comparative more pathogenic, superlative most pathogenic)

(pathology) Able to cause (harmful) disease.

(music) Consisting of harsh, percussive, nonverbal sounds.

Source: Wiktionary


Path`o*gen"ic, a. Etym: [Gr. (Med. & Biol.)

Definition: Of or pertaining to pathogeny; producting disease; as, a pathogenic organism; a pathogenic bacterium.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

22 April 2025

BRIGHT

(adjective) made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow; “bright silver candlesticks”; “a burnished brass knocker”; “she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves”; “rows of shining glasses”; “shiny black patents”


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Coffee Trivia

Coffee starts as a yellow berry, changes into a red berry, and then is picked by hand to harvest. The red berry is de-shelled through a water soaking process and what’s left inside is the green coffee bean. This bean then dries in the sun for 3-5 days, where it is then packed and ready for sale.

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