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.
PHOSPHORESCENT
phosphorescent
(adjective) emitting light without appreciable heat as by slow oxidation of phosphorous; “the phosphorescent glow of decaying wood”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
phosphorescent (comparative more phosphorescent, superlative most phosphorescent)
Having the property of emitting light for a period of time after the source of excitation is taken away, e.g, in electrostatic storage tubes and cathode-ray tubes.
Noun
phosphorescent (plural phosphorescents)
A phosphorescent substance.
Source: Wiktionary
Phos`phor*es"cent, a. Etym: [Cf. F. phosphorescent.]
Definition: Shining with a phosphoric light; luminous without sensible heat.
– n.
Definition: A phosphorescent substance.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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