In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
HYGROSCOPICALLY
Etymology
Adverb
hygroscopically (comparative more hygroscopically, superlative most hygroscopically)
In a hygroscopic way.
Source: Wiktionary
HYGROSCOPIC
Hy`gro*scop"ic, a. Etym: [Cf. F. hygroscopique.]
1. Of or pertaining to, or indicated by, the hygroscope; not readily manifest to the senses, but capable of detection by the hygroscope; as, glass is often covered with a film of hygroscopic moisture.
2. Having the property of readily inbibing moisture from the atmosphere, or of the becoming coated with a thin film of moisture, as glass, etc.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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