In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
IODIZES
Verb
iodizes
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of iodize
Source: Wiktionary
IODIZE
I"o*dize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Iodized; p. pr. & vb. n. Iodizing.]
Definition: To treat or impregnate with iodine or its compounds; as, to iodize a plate for photography. R. Hunt.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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