The British encyclopedia, or, Dictionary of arts and sciences, Volume 5 |
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... remains perfectly horizontal . When the telescope is thus adjusted , a mark must be set at a considerable distance ( the greater the bet- ter ) in the horizontal direction of the inter- section of the cross wires , and in a place where ...
... remains perfectly horizontal . When the telescope is thus adjusted , a mark must be set at a considerable distance ( the greater the bet- ter ) in the horizontal direction of the inter- section of the cross wires , and in a place where ...
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... remains ; then set the hour- circle exactly to twelve hours ( the declina- tion circle remaining at 90 ° as before ) ; and if the centre of the cross hairs does not cover the last object fixed on , set it to that object by the two ...
... remains ; then set the hour- circle exactly to twelve hours ( the declina- tion circle remaining at 90 ° as before ) ; and if the centre of the cross hairs does not cover the last object fixed on , set it to that object by the two ...
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... remains behind . Volatile oils are fre- quently adulterated with oil of turpentine ; but this can only be detected by its peculiar odour , which continues for a longer time than most of the other volatile oils . When they are ...
... remains behind . Volatile oils are fre- quently adulterated with oil of turpentine ; but this can only be detected by its peculiar odour , which continues for a longer time than most of the other volatile oils . When they are ...
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... remains behind . As the solution cools , the narcotic matter crystallizes ; but the crystals are coloured with a portion of re- sin . By repeated solutions and crystalliza- tions it may be obtained tolerably pure . If alcohol be ...
... remains behind . As the solution cools , the narcotic matter crystallizes ; but the crystals are coloured with a portion of re- sin . By repeated solutions and crystalliza- tions it may be obtained tolerably pure . If alcohol be ...
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... remains of different ma- rine animals imbedded in rocks , and under the surface of the earth . Herodotus ascer- tained the existence of fossil shells in the mountains of Egypt , and was thereby in duced to conclude , that the sea must ...
... remains of different ma- rine animals imbedded in rocks , and under the surface of the earth . Herodotus ascer- tained the existence of fossil shells in the mountains of Egypt , and was thereby in duced to conclude , that the sea must ...
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