RHODOPHANES

RHODOPHANE

Rho"do*phane, n. Etym: [Gr. "ro`don the rose + (Physiol.)

Definition: The red pigment contained in the inner segments of the cones of the retina in animals. See Chromophane. W. KÜhne.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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16 September 2024

DOMESTICATION

(noun) accommodation to domestic life; “her explorer husband resisted all her attempts at domestication”


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Coffee Trivia

Decaffeinated coffee is not caffeine-free. Studies from the National Institute of Health (US) have shown that virtually all decaf coffee types contain caffeine. A 236-ml (8-oz) cup of decaf coffee contains up to 7 mg of caffeine, whereas a regular cup provided 70-140 mg.

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