In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DIFFRACTING
Verb
diffracting
present participle of diffract
Source: Wiktionary
DIFFRACT
Dif*fract", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Diffracted; p. pr. & vb. n. Diffracting.] Etym: [L. diffractus, p. p. of diffringere to break in pieces; dif- = dis- + frangere to break. See Fracture.]
Definition: To break or separate into parts; to deflect, or decompose by deflection, a
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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