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.
SUBLIMATION
sublimation
(noun) (psychology) modifying the natural expression of an impulse or instinct (especially a sexual one) to one that is socially acceptable
sublimation
(noun) (chemistry) a change directly from the solid to the gaseous state without becoming liquid
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
sublimation (countable and uncountable, plural sublimations)
(chemistry) The transition of a substance from the solid phase directly to the vapor state such that it does not pass through the intermediate liquid phase. [from late 14th c.]
(psychology) The transformation of an impulse into something socially constructive. [from 20th c.]
Elevation; exaltation; a making sublime.
Source: Wiktionary
Sub"li*ma`tion, n. Etym: [LL. sublimatio: cf. F. sublimation.]
1. (Chem.)
Definition: The act or process of subliming, or the state or result of being sublimed.
2. The act of heightening or improving; exaltation; elevation; purification.
3. That which is sublimed; the product of a purifying process. Religion is the perfection, refinement, and sublimation of morality. South.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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(noun) bushy plant of Old World salt marshes and sea beaches having prickly leaves; burned to produce a crude soda ash
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