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.
PRILLING
Noun
prilling (uncountable)
The solidification of droplets of molten material falling against an upward stream of air; used especially to agglomerate ammonium nitrate and urea for use as a fertilizer.
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PRILL
Prill, n. Etym: [Cf. Brill.] (Zoöl.)
Definition: The brill.
Prill, v. i.
Definition: To flow. [Obs.] Stow.
Prill, n.
Definition: A stream. [Obs.] Davies (Microcosmos).
Prill, n. Etym: [Etymol. uncertain.]
1. (Mining) (a) A nugget of virgin metal. (b) Ore selected for excellence.
2. The button of metal from an assay.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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