As of 2019, Starbucks opens a new store every 15 hours in China. The coffee chain has grown by 700% over the past decade.
SCILLAIN
Scil"la*in, n. (Chem.)
Definition: A glucoside extracted from squill (Scilla) as a light porous substance.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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