PHOTOGEN

Etymology

Noun

photogen (plural photogens)

(chemistry) A light hydrocarbon oil resembling kerosene, used as a lubricant, illuminant, etc.

(biology) A microorganism that produces phosphorescence.

Source: Wiktionary


Pho"to*gen, n. Etym: [Photo- + -gen.] (Chem.)

Definition: A light hydrocarbon oil resembling kerosene. It is obtained by distilling coal, paraffin, etc., and is used as a lubricant, illuminant, etc. [Written also photogene.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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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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