In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
RICINELAIDIC
Ric`in*e`la*id"ic, a. Etym: [Ricinoleic + elaidic.]
Definition: Pertaining to, or designating, an isomeric modification of ricinoleic acid obtained as a white crystalline solid.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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