In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
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CALORIC
Ca*lor"ic, n. Etym: [L. calor heat; cf. F. calorique.] (Physics)
Definition: The principle of heat, or the agent to which the phenomena of heat and combustion were formerly ascribed; -- not now used in scientific nomenclature, but sometimes used as a general term for heat. Caloric expands all bodies. Henry.
Ca*lor"ic, a.
Definition: Of or pertaining to caloric. Caloric engine, a kind of engine operated air.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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TEMPORIZE
(verb) draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time; “The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote”
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