In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
METAVANADIC
Met`a*va*nad"ic, a. Etym: [Pref. meta- + vanadic.] (Chem.)
Definition: Of, pertaining to, or designating, a vanadic acid analogous to metaphosphoric acid.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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