In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PARTICULATE
particulate
(adjective) composed of distinct particles
particulate, particulate matter
(noun) a small discrete mass of solid or liquid matter that remains individually dispersed in gas or liquid emissions (usually considered to be an atmospheric pollutant)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
particulate (comparative more particulate, superlative most particulate)
Composed of separate particles. [from late 19th c.]
(genetics) Pertaining to heritable characteristics which are attributable discretely to either one or another of an offspring's parents, rather than a blend of the two.
Noun
particulate (plural particulates)
(chiefly, in plural) Any solid or liquid in a subdivided state, especially one that exhibits special characteristics which are negligible in the bulk material. [from 1960]
Synonym: particulate matter
Anagrams
• catapultier
Source: Wiktionary
Par*tic"u*late, v. t. & i. Etym: [See Particle.]
Definition: To particularize. [Obs.]
Par*tic"u*late, a.
1. Having the form of a particle.
2. Referring to, or produced by, particles, such as dust, minute germs, etc. [R.] The smallpox is a particulate disease. Tyndall.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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