TURGESCE

Tur*gesce", v. i. [imp. & p. p. Turgesced; p. pr. & vb. n. Turgescing.] Etym: [L. turgescere, v. incho. fr. turgere to swell.]

Definition: To become turgid; to swell or be inflated. [R.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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25 June 2025

DETENTION

(noun) a state of being confined (usually for a short time); “his detention was politically motivated”; “the prisoner is on hold”; “he is in the custody of police”


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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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