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; āalkaline soils derived from chalk or limestoneā
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.
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CRITICAL
(adjective) characterized by careful evaluation and judgment; āa critical readingā; āa critical dissertationā; āa critical analysis of Melvilleās writingsā
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