XANTHOPROTEIN

Xan`tho*pro"te*in, n. [Xantho-+ protein.] (Physiol. Chem.)

Definition: A yellow acid substance formed by the action of hot nitric acid on albuminous or proteid matter. It is changed to a deep orange- yellow color by the addition of ammonia.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

4 November 2024

STAGNATION

(noun) a state of inactivity (in business or art etc); “economic growth of less than 1% per year is considered to be economic stagnation”


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Coffee Trivia

According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.

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