The British Encyclopedia: Or, Dictionary of Arts and Sciences. Comprising an Accurate and Popular View of the Present Improved State of Human Knowledge, Volume 5Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme, 1809 - Natural history |
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... manner , the residuum is called black flux from its colour . It is merely a mixture of charcoal and carbonate of potash . Nitre is much used in medicine , in fe- vers , as a cooling remedy , and as a diuretic , in urinary affections ...
... manner , the residuum is called black flux from its colour . It is merely a mixture of charcoal and carbonate of potash . Nitre is much used in medicine , in fe- vers , as a cooling remedy , and as a diuretic , in urinary affections ...
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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 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 : By placing the intersection of the cross hairs at the same distance from the plane of the sector as the centre of the object - glass , the plane described by the line of sight , during the circular motion of the telescope upon ...
... manner : By placing the intersection of the cross hairs at the same distance from the plane of the sector as the centre of the object - glass , the plane described by the line of sight , during the circular motion of the telescope upon ...
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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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