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... fize and fhape , that it is impoffible to form an inference from their fize in one place to that in another . In thefe lodes the metallic ore is met with ; and , confidering the great uncer- tainty of their dimenfions , it is evident ...
... fize and fhape , that it is impoffible to form an inference from their fize in one place to that in another . In thefe lodes the metallic ore is met with ; and , confidering the great uncer- tainty of their dimenfions , it is evident ...
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... fize in regard to the greatest heat that is poffible to pro- cure in thefe experiments , fo the fize of the mi- neral must be a 3d part lefs here than when it is to be tried in the fire by itself . Sal fode is not of much ufe in these ...
... fize in regard to the greatest heat that is poffible to pro- cure in thefe experiments , fo the fize of the mi- neral must be a 3d part lefs here than when it is to be tried in the fire by itself . Sal fode is not of much ufe in these ...
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... fize , fuch as 12 inches and half long , 3 inches broad at the one end , and o inch and a half at the other end , floping dow from the fides and the broad end to the botto where it is three quarters of an inch deep . It ma however , be ...
... fize , fuch as 12 inches and half long , 3 inches broad at the one end , and o inch and a half at the other end , floping dow from the fides and the broad end to the botto where it is three quarters of an inch deep . It ma however , be ...
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... fize , for performing various chemi hold the fubftances with their folvents over the cal operations . See the Dijon Memoirs for 1783 fire ; a small glafs funnel for pouring the fluids ; Part I. p . 171 . a fmall porcelain mortar , with ...
... fize , for performing various chemi hold the fubftances with their folvents over the cal operations . See the Dijon Memoirs for 1783 fire ; a small glafs funnel for pouring the fluids ; Part I. p . 171 . a fmall porcelain mortar , with ...
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... fize of thefe , this fracture is denominated coarfe , fmall , or fine ; fplintery , having fmall , thin , detached , fharp - edged fplinters , according to the fize of which , this fracture is denominated coarse , or fine ; or rugged ...
... fize of thefe , this fracture is denominated coarfe , fmall , or fine ; fplintery , having fmall , thin , detached , fharp - edged fplinters , according to the fize of which , this fracture is denominated coarse , or fine ; or rugged ...
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