In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
HYPOSULPHITES
Noun
hyposulphites
plural of hyposulphite
Source: Wiktionary
HYPOSULPHITE
Hy`po*sul"phite, n. (Chem.) (a) A salt of what was formerly called hyposulphurous acid; a thiosulphate. [Obs.] (b) A salt of hyposulphurous acid proper.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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