The British encyclopedia, or, Dictionary of arts and sciences, Volume 5 |
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... gives it out in the ordinary state of the air , on mixing with which it assumes the appear- ance of a very red vapour ... give their verdict upon their honour , without being put to their oath . In their absence they are allowed a proxy ...
... gives it out in the ordinary state of the air , on mixing with which it assumes the appear- ance of a very red vapour ... give their verdict upon their honour , without being put to their oath . In their absence they are allowed a proxy ...
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... give lessons in natural philosophy to the Dauphin , at which the King and royal family were frequently present . By the excellence and amiableness of his personal character , as well as by his scientific ta- lents , he recommended ...
... give lessons in natural philosophy to the Dauphin , at which the King and royal family were frequently present . By the excellence and amiableness of his personal character , as well as by his scientific ta- lents , he recommended ...
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... give a se cond object now covered by the centre of the hairs , which must be adopted instead of the first object : then invert the telescope as before ; and if the second object be not covered by the centre of the hairs , correct half ...
... give a se cond object now covered by the centre of the hairs , which must be adopted instead of the first object : then invert the telescope as before ; and if the second object be not covered by the centre of the hairs , correct half ...
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... give an account of the O. equi , VOL . V. from the Transactions of the Linnæan So- ciety , drawn up with great accuracy by Mr. Clarke . " When the female has been impregnated , and the eggs are sufficiently mature , she seeks among the ...
... give an account of the O. equi , VOL . V. from the Transactions of the Linnæan So- ciety , drawn up with great accuracy by Mr. Clarke . " When the female has been impregnated , and the eggs are sufficiently mature , she seeks among the ...
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... give out a great quantity of smoke , a very bright white flame , and a good deal of heat . They require a greater ... gives ont by the force of heat phosphorated hydrogen gas . Some of these oils are employed in medicine . They are used ...
... give out a great quantity of smoke , a very bright white flame , and a good deal of heat . They require a greater ... gives ont by the force of heat phosphorated hydrogen gas . Some of these oils are employed in medicine . They are used ...
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