In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
AMPHICHROIC
Etymology
Adjective
amphichroic (not comparable)
(chemistry) Exhibiting or producing two colours, as substances which may change red litmus to blue and blue litmus to red.
Source: Wiktionary
Am`phi*chro"ic, a. Etym: [Gr. (Chem.)
Definition: Exhibiting or producing two colors, as substances which in the color test may change red litmus to blue and blue litmus to red.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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