In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
AMYLOLYTIC
amylolytic
(adjective) of or related to the process of amylolysis
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Adjective
amylolytic (not comparable)
(biochemistry) Relating to amylolysis
Noun
amylolytic (plural amylolytics)
Such a microbe or enzyme
Source: Wiktionary
Am`y*lo*ly"tic, a. Etym: [Gr. (Physiol.)
Definition: Effecting the conversion of starch into soluble dextrin and sugar; as, an amylolytic ferment. Foster.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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