In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
AMYLIC
Etymology
Adjective
amylic (not comparable)
(chemistry) Pertaining to, or derived from, amyl
Source: Wiktionary
A*myl"ic, a. (Chem.)
Definition: Pertaining to, or derived from, amyl; as, amylic ether. Amylic alcohol (Chem.), one of the series of alcohols, a transparent, colorless liquid, having a peculiar odor. It is the hydroxide of amyl.
– Amylic fermentation (Chem.), a process of fermentation in starch or sugar in which amylic alcohol is produced. Gregory.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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