In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DIAMAGNETICALLY
Etymology
Adverb
diamagnetically (comparative more diamagnetically, superlative most diamagnetically)
In a diamagnetic way.
Source: Wiktionary
Di`a*mag*net"ic*al*ly, adv.
Definition: In the manner of, or according to, diamagnetism.
DIAMAGNETIC
Di`a*mag*net"ic, a.
Definition: Pertaining to, or exhibiting the phenomena of, diamagnetism; taking, or being of a nature to take, a position at right angles to the lines of magnetic force. See Paramagnetic. Diamagnetic attraction. See under Attraction.
Di`a*mag*net"ic, n.
Definition: Any substance, as bismuth, glass, phosphorous, etc., which in a field of magnetic force is differently affected from the ordinary magnetic bodies, as iron; that is, which tends to take a position at right angles to the lines of magnetic force, and is repelled by either pole of the magnet.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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