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.
RETARDER
Etymology
Noun
retarder (plural retarders)
Something which retards or slows.
Synonyms: bottleneck, inhibitor, retardant, limiter
Antonyms: accelerant, promoter, quickener
(mechanical engineering) A device for slowing down large trucks, lorries, buses, shunted railway wagons.
(baking) A refrigerator used to slow down proofing of yeast when making dough.
Anagrams
• retarred
Source: Wiktionary
Re*tard"er, n.
Definition: One who, or that which, retards.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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