In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
VOLUMETRIC
volumetric, volumetrical
(adjective) of or relating to measurement by volume; “volumetric analysis”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
volumetric (not comparable)
Pertaining to measurement by volume.
Anagrams
• multicover
Source: Wiktionary
Vol`u*met"ric, a. Etym: [Volume + -metric.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to the measurement of volume. Volumetric analysis (Chem.), that system of the quantitative analysis of solutions which employs definite volumes of standardized solutions of reagents, as measured by burettes, pipettes, etc.; also, the analysis of gases by volume, as by the eudiometer.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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