PRESPLIT

Etymology

Verb

presplit (third-person singular simple present presplits, present participle presplitting, simple past and past participle presplit)

(mining) To shape the outcome of an explosive blast by forming cracks in advance.

Noun

presplit (plural presplits)

(mining) A crack produced for this purpose.

Anagrams

• Lipperts, ripplest, ripplets, stippler, tipplers

Source: Wiktionary



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Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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