In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CHLORHEXIDINE
chlorhexidine
(noun) a long-lasting liquid antiseptic; used by surgeons to wash their hands before performing surgery
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
chlorhexidine (uncountable)
(pharmacology) A particular chemical antiseptic and bacteriostatic.
Source: Wiktionary
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SUFFOCATION
(noun) the condition of being deprived of oxygen (as by having breathing stopped); “asphyxiation is sometimes used as a form of torture”
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