In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
HYDROLIZE
hydrolize, hydrolise
(verb) make a compound react with water and undergo hydrolysis
Source: WordNet® 3.1
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