PENTINE

Pen"tine, n. Etym: [See Penta-.] (Chem.)

Definition: An unsaturated hydrocarbon, C5H8, of the acetylene series. Same as Valerylene.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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SARCOIDOSIS

(noun) a chronic disease of unknown cause marked by the formation of nodules in the lungs and liver and lymph glands and salivary glands


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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.

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