In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
THIONIC
Etymology
Adjective
thionic (not comparable)
Of or pertaining to sulfur
Source: Wiktionary
Thi*on"ic, a. Etym: [Gr. (Chem.)
Definition: Of or pertaining to sulphur; containing or resembling sulphur; specifically, designating certain of the thio compounds; as, the thionic acids. Cf. Dithionic, Trithionic, Tetrathionic, etc.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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