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.
ZYMOLOGY
zymology, zymurgy
(noun) the branch of chemistry concerned with fermentation (as in making wine or brewing or distilling)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
zymology (uncountable)
(zymurgy) A treatise on the fermentation of liquors, or the doctrine of fermentation.
The science of or knowledge concerning fermentation.
Source: Wiktionary
Zy*mol"o*gy, n. Etym: [Zyme + -logy: cf. F. zymologie.]
Definition: A treatise on the fermentation of liquors, or the doctrine of fermentation. [Written also zumology.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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