The preparation & mounting of microscopic objectsHardwicke, 1863 |
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... ordinary way is seen to be far otherwise when magnified some hundreds of diameters ; and those constant enemies , the floating particles of dust , are everywhere present , and it is only by unpleasant experience that we fully learn what ...
... ordinary way is seen to be far otherwise when magnified some hundreds of diameters ; and those constant enemies , the floating particles of dust , are everywhere present , and it is only by unpleasant experience that we fully learn what ...
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... ordinary glass slides were sometimes worthless , especially for fine objects , from having a rough surface , which presented a dusty appearance under the microscope . This imperfection exists in some thin glass also , and it is ...
... ordinary glass slides were sometimes worthless , especially for fine objects , from having a rough surface , which presented a dusty appearance under the microscope . This imperfection exists in some thin glass also , and it is ...
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... ordinary slide . This has the advantage of serving for transparent objects for which the . before - mentioned wooden slides are unsuitable . A slight modification of this plan is often used where the thickness of the objects is ...
... ordinary slide . This has the advantage of serving for transparent objects for which the . before - mentioned wooden slides are unsuitable . A slight modification of this plan is often used where the thickness of the objects is ...
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... ordinary metal ones are employed for taking up small objects , thin glass , & c .; but when slides are to be held over a lamp , or in any position where the fingers cannot con- veniently be used , a different instrument must be found ...
... ordinary metal ones are employed for taking up small objects , thin glass , & c .; but when slides are to be held over a lamp , or in any position where the fingers cannot con- veniently be used , a different instrument must be found ...
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... ordinary method of using , however , it serves the double purpose of preserving the object and fixing the thin glass cover ; whilst the comparatively large space upon which it lies lessens the risk of displacement . By keeping , this ...
... ordinary method of using , however , it serves the double purpose of preserving the object and fixing the thin glass cover ; whilst the comparatively large space upon which it lies lessens the risk of displacement . By keeping , this ...
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