In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BITUMINIZED
Verb
bituminized
simple past tense and past participle of bituminize
Source: Wiktionary
BITUMINIZE
Bi*tu"mi*nize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Bituminized (; p. pr. & vb. n. Bituminizing.] Etym: [Cf. F. bituminiser.]
Definition: To prepare, treat, impregnate, or coat with bitumen.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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