In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DENITRIFIER
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Noun
denitrifier (plural denitrifiers)
(biology, soil science) An organism that engages in denitrification, the removal of nitrates from the environment
Most denitrifiers can live under anaerobic conditions.
Source: Wiktionary
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ALBUTEROL
(noun) a bronchodilator (trade names Ventolin or Proventil) used for asthma and emphysema and other lung conditions; available in oral or inhalant forms; side effects are tachycardia and shakiness
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