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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HEEDLESS
(adjective) marked by or paying little heed or attention; “We have always known that heedless self-interest was bad morals; we know now that it is bad economics”--Franklin D. Roosevelt; “heedless of danger”; “heedless of the child’s crying”
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