In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
METAMERICALLY
Etymology
Adverb
metamerically (not comparable)
In a metameric manner.
Source: Wiktionary
Met`a*mer"ic*al*ly, adv.
Definition: In a metameric manner.
METAMERIC
Met`a*mer"ic, a. Etym: [Pref. meta- + Gr.
1. (Chem.)
Definition: Having the same elements united in the same proportion by weight, and with the same molecular weight, but possessing a different structure and different properties; as, methyl ether and ethyl alcohol are metameric compounds. See Isomeric.
Note: The existence of metameric compounds is due to the different arrangement of the same constituents in the molecule.
2. (Biol.)
Definition: Of or pertaining to a metamere or its formation; as, metameric segmentation.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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