In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
TOXOID
anatoxin, toxoid
(noun) a bacterial toxin that has been weakened until it is no longer toxic but is strong enough to induce the formation of antibodies and immunity to the specific disease caused by the toxin; “diphtheria toxoid”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
toxoid (plural toxoids)
A toxin that has had its toxic properties removed, but retains its ability to generate an immune response.
Source: Wiktionary
Tox"oid, n. [Toxin + -oid.] (Physiol. Chem.)
Definition: An altered form of a toxin, possessing little or no toxic power.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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DOOMED
(adjective) marked by or promising bad fortune; “their business venture was doomed from the start”; “an ill-fated business venture”; “an ill-starred romance”; “the unlucky prisoner was again put in irons”- W.H.Prescott
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