In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
POLYACIDS
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polyacids
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POLYACID
Pol`y*ac"id, a. Etym: [Poly- + acid.] (Chem.)
Definition: Capable of neutralizing, or of combining with, several molecules of a monobasic acid; having more than one hydrogen atom capable of being replaced by acid radicals; -- said of certain bases; as, calcium hydrate and glycerin are polyacid bases.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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