In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
RETRACTIVELY
Etymology
Adverb
retractively (comparative more retractively, superlative most retractively)
In a retractive manner.
Source: Wiktionary
RETRACTIVE
Re*tract"ive, a.
Definition: Serving to retract; of the nature of a retraction.
– Re*tract"ive*ly, adv.
Re*tract"ive, n.
Definition: That which retracts, or withdraws.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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