In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
AUSTENITE
austenite
(noun) a solid solution of ferric carbide or carbon in iron; cools to form pearlite or martensite
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Named after William Roberts-Austen (1843-1902).
Noun
austenite (plural austenites)
A solid solution or carbon or ferric carbide in iron that exists in steel at high temperatures
Etymology 1
Noun
Austenite (uncountable)
(metallurgy) Alternative letter-case form of austenite
Etymology 2
Noun
Austenite (plural Austenites)
a fan or admirer of Jane Austen; someone who studies the works of Jane Austen.
Synonyms
• Janeite
Source: Wiktionary
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AGITATION
(noun) a state of agitation or turbulent change or development; “the political ferment produced new leadership”; “social unrest”
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