In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
SCIAGRAPH
Sci"a*graph, n. Etym: [See Sciagraphy.]
1. (Arch.)
Definition: An old term for a vertical section of a building; -- called also sciagraphy. See Vertical section, under Section.
2. (Phys.)
Definition: A radiograph. [Written also skiagraph.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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