In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
ELECTROING
Verb
electroing
present participle of electro
Source: Wiktionary
ELECTRO
E*lec"tro-. Etym: [L. electrum amber. See Electric.]
Definition: A prefix or combining form signifying pertaining to electricity, produced by electricity, producing or employing electricity, etc.; as, electro-negative; electro-dynamic; electro- magnet.
E*lec"tro, n.
Definition: An electrotype.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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