In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
FURILE
Fu"rile, n. Etym: [Furfurol + benzile.] (Chem.)
Definition: A yellow, crystalline substance, (C4H3O)2.C2O2, obtained by the oxidation of furoin. [Written also furil.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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UNEXPLOITED
(adjective) not developed, improved, exploited or used; “vast unexploited (or undeveloped) natural resources”; “taxes on undeveloped lots are low”
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