The British Encyclopedia, Or Dictionary of Arts and Sciences: Comprising an Accurate and Popular View of the Present Improved State of Human Knowledge : Illustrated with Upwards of 150 Elegant Engravings. N - R. 5Longman, 1809 - 680 pages |
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... manner , as long as any saline matter can be thus extracted . The weak brine is heated , and passed through other tubs , until it becomes of consider- able strength . It is then carried to the boiler , and contains nitre and other salts ...
... manner , as long as any saline matter can be thus extracted . The weak brine is heated , and passed through other tubs , until it becomes of consider- able strength . It is then carried to the boiler , and contains nitre and other salts ...
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... manner. that its own water of crystallization is suffi- cient to dissolve it at a boiling heat . It is likewise soluble in less than its weight of alcohol . By evaporating the aqueous solu- tion to dryness , continuing the heat till the ...
... manner. that its own water of crystallization is suffi- cient to dissolve it at a boiling heat . It is likewise soluble in less than its weight of alcohol . By evaporating the aqueous solu- tion to dryness , continuing the heat till the ...
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... manner a rational whole number is that whereof unity is an aliquot part ; a rational broken num- ber , that equal to some aliquot part of unity ; and a rational mixed number , that consist- ing of a whole number and a broken one . Even ...
... manner a rational whole number is that whereof unity is an aliquot part ; a rational broken num- ber , that equal to some aliquot part of unity ; and a rational mixed number , that consist- ing of a whole number and a broken one . Even ...
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... manner are very impure . They are mixed with mucilage , and other parts of the substances from which they have been extracted . Many of these matters separate from , the oils when they are left at rest . They are sometimes me ...
... manner are very impure . They are mixed with mucilage , and other parts of the substances from which they have been extracted . Many of these matters separate from , the oils when they are left at rest . They are sometimes me ...
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... manner of the armadillos ; frequently remaining in that state for a considerable length of time . This insect was formerly considered as a specific in many disorders , but is now rarely used . Among marine insects of this genus , is the ...
... manner of the armadillos ; frequently remaining in that state for a considerable length of time . This insect was formerly considered as a specific in many disorders , but is now rarely used . Among marine insects of this genus , is the ...
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