In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
ALKYLATION
Etymology
Noun
alkylation (plural alkylations)
(organic chemistry) Any reaction in which an alkyl group is added to a molecule; used in the production of high-octane petroleum fuels.
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