The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
ALLOTROPIC
allotropic, allotropical
(adjective) of or related to or exhibiting allotropism; “carbon and sulfur and phosphorus are allotropic elements”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
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
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SQUARE
(adjective) having four equal sides and four right angles or forming a right angle; “a square peg in a round hole”; “a square corner”
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