In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
TETRATOMIC
Etymology
Adjective
tetratomic (not comparable)
(chemistry, of a molecule etc.) Consisting of four atoms.
Source: Wiktionary
Tet`ra*tom"ic, a. Etym: [Tetra- + atomic.] (Chem.) (a) Consisting of four atoms; having four atoms in the molecule, as phosphorus and arsenic. (b) Having a valence of four; quadrivalent; tetravalent; sometimes, in a specific sense, having four hydroxyl groups, whether acid or basic.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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