The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
PHYTOCHEMICAL
phytochemical
(noun) a chemical substance obtained from plants that is biologically active but not nutritive
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
phytochemical (not comparable)
Pertaining to the chemistry of plants. [from 19th c.]
Noun
phytochemical (plural phytochemicals)
Any chemical substance characteristic of plants.
Any chemical or nutrient derived from a plant source; a phytonutrient.
Source: Wiktionary
Phy`to*chem"ic*al, a.
Definition: Relating to phytochemistry. R. Hunt.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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