In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
NITROGENIZE
nitrify, nitrogenize, nitrogenise
(verb) treat with nitrogen or a nitrogen compound
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Verb
nitrogenize (third-person singular simple present nitrogenizes, present participle nitrogenizing, simple past and past participle nitrogenized)
(transitive) To treat with nitrogen or a nitrogen compound.
Anagrams
• neoterizing
Source: Wiktionary
Ni"tro*gen*ize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Nitrogenized; p. pr. & vb. n. Nitrogenizing.] (Chem.)
Definition: To combine, or impregnate, with nitrogen or its compounds.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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PROGRESSIVISM
(noun) the political orientation of those who favor progress toward better conditions in government and society
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