In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
calcific
(adjective) involving or resulting from calcification
Source: WordNet® 3.1
calcific (comparative more calcific, superlative most calcific)
Of or pertaining to calcification
Of or pertaining to the formation of eggshells in birds and reptiles
Source: Wiktionary
Cal*cif"ic, a.
Definition: Calciferous. Specifically: (Zoöl.) of or pertaining to hte portion of the which forms the eggshell in birds and reptiles. Huxley.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 November 2024
(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”
In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.