A portable cyclopædia; or, Compendious dictionary of arts and sciences1810 |
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... iron instrument with a double hook at one end , and a ring a the other , to which the cable is fastened . it is thrown into the sea for the purpose of keeping vessels from driving away . There are several kinds . 1. The sheet anche ...
... iron instrument with a double hook at one end , and a ring a the other , to which the cable is fastened . it is thrown into the sea for the purpose of keeping vessels from driving away . There are several kinds . 1. The sheet anche ...
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... iron . It is of a small size and a native of Europe . 6. A. flori- somnis , is a black bee with a cylindrical incurvated belly , with two protuberances at the tail and prickles on the hind legs . It sleeps in flowers . 7. A. Lapidaria ...
... iron . It is of a small size and a native of Europe . 6. A. flori- somnis , is a black bee with a cylindrical incurvated belly , with two protuberances at the tail and prickles on the hind legs . It sleeps in flowers . 7. A. Lapidaria ...
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... iron , or pipes bent down so as to form an elbow , which always contains the last fluid thrown dows , effectually prevents the ascent of noxious air . Upon this principle the wa- ter closets have been invented , which are now carried to ...
... iron , or pipes bent down so as to form an elbow , which always contains the last fluid thrown dows , effectually prevents the ascent of noxious air . Upon this principle the wa- ter closets have been invented , which are now carried to ...
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... iron , to be set into the ground at the end of the chain . ARSENIC , a semi - metal , in a combined state , or that of ore , and very deadly as a poison . It is usually found in the state of a calx , oxide , or ore . Arsenic has a blu ...
... iron , to be set into the ground at the end of the chain . ARSENIC , a semi - metal , in a combined state , or that of ore , and very deadly as a poison . It is usually found in the state of a calx , oxide , or ore . Arsenic has a blu ...
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... iron : the powder which precipitates is pure gold . 2. Silver is to be obtained pure by dissolv ing it in nitric acid and precipitating it with a diluted solution of sulphate of iron . ASSETS , in law , goods or property in the ...
... iron : the powder which precipitates is pure gold . 2. Silver is to be obtained pure by dissolv ing it in nitric acid and precipitating it with a diluted solution of sulphate of iron . ASSETS , in law , goods or property in the ...
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