In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
cryogenics, cryogeny
(noun) the branch of physics that studies the phenomena that occur at very low temperatures
Source: WordNet® 3.1
cryogenics (uncountable)
The science and technology of the production of very low temperatures.
The scientific study of low-temperature phenomena.
Source: Wiktionary
22 December 2024
(noun) (plural) spectacles that are darkened or polarized to protect the eyes from the glare of the sun; “he was wearing a pair of mirrored shades”
In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.