In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
THALLOUS
Adjective
thallous (comparative more thallous, superlative most thallous)
(inorganic chemistry) Of or pertaining to thallium, especially to thallium having a valency of 1
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Thal"lous, a. (Chem.)
Definition: Of or pertaining to thallium; derived from, or containing, thallium; specifically, designating those compounds in which the element has a lower valence as contrasted with the thallic compounds. [Written also thallious.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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