In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
NITROFURAN
nitrofuran
(noun) derivative of furan used to inhibit bacterial growth
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
nitrofuran (plural nitrofurans)
A class of drug, derived from furan, used to inhibit bacterial growth.
Source: Wiktionary
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ALLERGIC
(adjective) having an allergy or peculiar or excessive susceptibility (especially to a specific factor); “allergic children”; “hypersensitive to pollen”
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