The New Encyclopædia Britannica, Volume 2Encyclopædia Britannica, 1992 - 32 pages |
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Page 322
... surface are usually anoxic . The combination of lack of oxygen , lack of minerals , and highly acid condition greatly retards the action of bacteria and fungi , the usual decay organisms . With the retardation of decomposition of the ...
... surface are usually anoxic . The combination of lack of oxygen , lack of minerals , and highly acid condition greatly retards the action of bacteria and fungi , the usual decay organisms . With the retardation of decomposition of the ...
Page 519
... surface is smooth and pale , and the inter- nal tissue is darker than normal . The paleness is due to the restriction of blood flow to the surface portion of the kidney and the high ac- cumulation of fat ( lipid ) droplets . Bowman's ...
... surface is smooth and pale , and the inter- nal tissue is darker than normal . The paleness is due to the restriction of blood flow to the surface portion of the kidney and the high ac- cumulation of fat ( lipid ) droplets . Bowman's ...
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... surface level ; for transporting , it is held at the surface level ; and for spreading , it is held above the surface level , as the tractor moves forward . W Bulldozer By courtesy of Caterpillar Tractor Co. Bulldozers are used for ...
... surface level ; for transporting , it is held at the surface level ; and for spreading , it is held above the surface level , as the tractor moves forward . W Bulldozer By courtesy of Caterpillar Tractor Co. Bulldozers are used for ...
Contents
Beckford detail from an oil painting | 107 |
John Hoppner c 1800 in the Salford | 234 |
To make the best use of the Britannica | 260 |
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