In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ALKALIC
alkaline, alkalic
(adjective) relating to or containing an alkali; having a pH greater than 7; “alkaline soils derived from chalk or limestone”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
alkalic (comparative more alkalic, superlative most alkalic)
(geology, of a rock) Containing a relatively high proportion of alkali; alkaline.
Source: Wiktionary
Recent Word Finds
Word of the Day
26 November 2024
TRANSPOSITION
(noun) (music) playing in a different key from the key intended; moving the pitch of a piece of music upwards or downwards
Coffee Trivia
