In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
STREPTOMYCIN
streptomycin
(noun) an antibiotic produced by the actinomycete Streptomyces griseus and used to treat tuberculosis
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Etymology
Noun
streptomycin (plural streptomycins)
An aminoglycoside and bactericidal antibiotic administered via intramuscular injection.
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