In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CADMIUMS
Noun
cadmiums
plural of cadmium
Source: Wiktionary
CADMIUM
Cad"mi*um, n. Etym: [NL. See Cadmia.] (Chem.)
Definition: A comparatively rare element related to zinc, and occurring in some zinc ores. It is a white metal, both ductile and malleable. Symbol Cd. Atomic weight 111.8. It was discovered by Stromeyer in 1817, who named it from its association with zinc or zinc ore. Cadmium yellow, a compound of cadmium and sulphur, of an intense yellow color, used as a pigment.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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