In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DITHIONATE
Etymology
Noun
dithionate (plural dithionates)
(inorganic chemistry) The oxyanion S2O62- derived from dithionic acid; any salt containing this ion
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HABIT
(noun) (psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition; “owls have nocturnal habits”; “she had a habit twirling the ends of her hair”; “long use had hardened him to it”
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