In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CYANURATE
Etymology
Noun
cyanurate (plural cyanurates)
(biochemistry) A compound formed with cyanuric acid
(biochemistry) The anion formed by the deprotonation of cyanuric acid
Source: Wiktionary
Cy"an"u*rate (s-n"-rt), n. (Chem.)
Definition: A salt of cyanuric acid.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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