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n. - Italian physicist who invented the mercury barometer (1608-1647).

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  • Clinton replies: I support the embargo and I support the law on democracy for Cuba, that is, the Torricelli bill that was approved in 1992.
  • It numbered many great men, such as Torricelli and Castelli, among its members.
  • To put it mildly, Torricelli was having a bad week.
  • KING: All right, Senator Torricelli, we're two weeks away.
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