In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
REVERSIBLY
reversibly
(adverb) in a reversible manner; “reversibly convertible”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
reversibly (comparative more reversibly, superlative most reversibly)
In a way that can be undone.
Source: Wiktionary
Re*vers"i*bly, adv.
Definition: In a reversible manner.
REVERSIBLE
Re*vers"i*ble, a. Etym: [Cf. F. réversible revertible, reversionary.]
1. Capable of being reversed; as, a chair or seat having a reversible back; a reversible judgment or sentence.
2. Hence, having a pattern or finished surface on both sides, so that either may be used; -- said of fabrics. Reversible lock, a lock that may be applied to a door opening in either direction, or hinged to either jamb.
– Reversible process. See under Process.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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