In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
NONMETAL
nonmetallic, nonmetal
(adjective) not containing or resembling or characteristic of a metal; “nonmetallic elements”
nonmetal
(noun) a chemical element lacking typical metallic properties
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
nonmetal (plural nonmetals)
(chemistry) An element, such as phosphorus or chlorine, that does not have the chemical or physical properties of a metal.
Anagrams
• lemon ant
Source: Wiktionary
Non"met`al, n. (Chem.)
Definition: Any one of the set of elements which, as contrasted with the metals, possess, produce, or receive, acid rather than basic properties; a metalloid; as, oxygen, sulphur, and chlorine are nonmetals.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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DAZED
(adjective) in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock; “he had a dazed expression on his face”; “lay semiconscious, stunned (or stupefied) by the blow”; “was stupid from fatigue”
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