In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
NEBULIZE
Etymology
Verb
nebulize (third-person singular simple present nebulizes, present participle nebulizing, simple past and past participle nebulized)
To convert liquid into a fine spray of aerosols, by using a nebulizer; to atomize
(medicine) To treat a patient with medicine applied using a nebulizer
Source: Wiktionary
Neb"u*lize, v. t. Etym: [See Nebula.]
Definition: To reduce (as a liquid) to a fine spray or vapor; to atomize.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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