The British encyclopedia, or, Dictionary of arts and sciences, Volume 6 |
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... matter . These quantities , however , vary even in the same latitude , during rainy and dry seasons , near the land , or the mouths of great ri- vers . The difference of latitude does not seem to make any considerable difference in the ...
... matter . These quantities , however , vary even in the same latitude , during rainy and dry seasons , near the land , or the mouths of great ri- vers . The difference of latitude does not seem to make any considerable difference in the ...
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... matters of the waters of the ocean did not consist of dif- ferent kinds , the proportion of salts which it contains might be ascertained by the spe- cific gravity . The experiments of Mr. Wilcke show that the proportion of saline matter ...
... matters of the waters of the ocean did not consist of dif- ferent kinds , the proportion of salts which it contains might be ascertained by the spe- cific gravity . The experiments of Mr. Wilcke show that the proportion of saline matter ...
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... matter , usually either round or oval , whereon are engraven the arms , device , & c . of some prince , state , community , magis trate , or private person , often with a legend or suscription , the impression of whereof in wax , serves ...
... matter , usually either round or oval , whereon are engraven the arms , device , & c . of some prince , state , community , magis trate , or private person , often with a legend or suscription , the impression of whereof in wax , serves ...
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... matter analogous to fat . This is carefully separated ; and after being washed , is boiled with water . By the action of heat the whole is dissolved by the water , and when it cools , crystals in the shape of needles are deposited ...
... matter analogous to fat . This is carefully separated ; and after being washed , is boiled with water . By the action of heat the whole is dissolved by the water , and when it cools , crystals in the shape of needles are deposited ...
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... matter of fact , and if we consider the cause of the sensible pleasures and pains as differing only in degree , we shall readily admit , that on the whole the pleasurable sensations very far exceed the painful sensations ; for the ...
... matter of fact , and if we consider the cause of the sensible pleasures and pains as differing only in degree , we shall readily admit , that on the whole the pleasurable sensations very far exceed the painful sensations ; for the ...
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