The British encyclopedia, or, Dictionary of arts and sciences, Volume 5 |
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... Applied to the wick of a candle , or added to burning alcohol , it gives a deep red colour to the flame . On this account it might be useful , perhaps , in the art of pyrotechny . Nitrate of lime , the calcareous nitre of older writers ...
... Applied to the wick of a candle , or added to burning alcohol , it gives a deep red colour to the flame . On this account it might be useful , perhaps , in the art of pyrotechny . Nitrate of lime , the calcareous nitre of older writers ...
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... applied to each other . The greater , which has a handle to hold the instrument , is about two inches and a half diameter , and is divided into twelve parts , agreeing to the twelve months , and each month sub- divided into every fifth ...
... applied to each other . The greater , which has a handle to hold the instrument , is about two inches and a half diameter , and is divided into twelve parts , agreeing to the twelve months , and each month sub- divided into every fifth ...
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... applied to the period of five years , after which a party is barred by a fine . See LIMITATION . NON est factum , is a plea where an action is brought upon a bond , or any other deed , and the defendant denies it to be his deed where ...
... applied to the period of five years , after which a party is barred by a fine . See LIMITATION . NON est factum , is a plea where an action is brought upon a bond , or any other deed , and the defendant denies it to be his deed where ...
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... applied to the side of an axis , H FI , and be moveable about a joint fixed to it at F , so that the plane of the sector may be always parallel to the axis , HI , which being parallel to the axis of the OBSERVATORY .
... applied to the side of an axis , H FI , and be moveable about a joint fixed to it at F , so that the plane of the sector may be always parallel to the axis , HI , which being parallel to the axis of the OBSERVATORY .
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... applied to the divisions by means of a tightening screw . Two upright posts of wood or stone , YY , firmly fixed at a proper distance , are to sustain the supporters of this instrument . These supporters are two thick brass plates , RR ...
... applied to the divisions by means of a tightening screw . Two upright posts of wood or stone , YY , firmly fixed at a proper distance , are to sustain the supporters of this instrument . These supporters are two thick brass plates , RR ...
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