thoria (uncountable)
(mineral) The rare earth, thorium oxide.
• thorina (obsolete)
• Hirota, hot air
Source: Wiktionary
Tho"ri*a, n. Etym: [NL. See Thorite.] (Chem.)
Definition: A rare white earthy substance, consisting of the oxide of thorium; -- formerly called also thorina.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 November 2024
(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”
Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.
