In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
allotropic, allotropical
(adjective) of or related to or exhibiting allotropism; “carbon and sulfur and phosphorus are allotropic elements”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
allotropic (not comparable)
(chemistry) Describing a form of an element that exhibits allotropy.
• Graphite and diamond are allotropic forms of carbon.
Source: Wiktionary
Al`lo*trop"ic, Al`lo*trop"ic*al, a. Etym: [Cf. F. allotropique.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to allotropism.
– Al`lo*trop"ic*al*ly, adv. Allotropic state, the several conditions which occur in a case of allotropism.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
18 November 2024
(adjective) not functioning properly; “something is amiss”; “has gone completely haywire”; “something is wrong with the engine”
In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.