The British encyclopedia, or, Dictionary of arts and sciences, Volume 3C. Whittingham, 1809 |
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... considerable size , it is al- ways counter - enamelled , if possible ; that is to say , an enamel is applied on the back surface , in order to counteract the effect which the other coating of glass might pro- duce on the soft metal when ...
... considerable size , it is al- ways counter - enamelled , if possible ; that is to say , an enamel is applied on the back surface , in order to counteract the effect which the other coating of glass might pro- duce on the soft metal when ...
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... considerable quantity . 2. Hard porcelain , or such as is glazed with feldspar . 3. Glass , in which there is no lead , such as the com- mon window glass . The principles of com position of these colours , and the general phenomena they ...
... considerable quantity . 2. Hard porcelain , or such as is glazed with feldspar . 3. Glass , in which there is no lead , such as the com- mon window glass . The principles of com position of these colours , and the general phenomena they ...
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... considerable beauty . Concerning Bistres and Brown Reds . These are obtained by mixtures of differ- ent proportions ... considerably , particularly the reds of iron с and gold , with the yellows , greens , and ENAMELLING .
... considerable beauty . Concerning Bistres and Brown Reds . These are obtained by mixtures of differ- ent proportions ... considerably , particularly the reds of iron с and gold , with the yellows , greens , and ENAMELLING .
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... considerable time , as bees for instance ; and it is well known that some of the butterfly tribe , though the major part perish before winter , will yet survive that season in a state of torpidity , and again appear and fly abroad in ...
... considerable time , as bees for instance ; and it is well known that some of the butterfly tribe , though the major part perish before winter , will yet survive that season in a state of torpidity , and again appear and fly abroad in ...
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... considerable abundance ; and it is stated , that different herds will carry on hostilities , and one party frequently surround an enemy inferior in number , and conduct them to the hostile territory , manœuvering perpetually to baffle ...
... considerable abundance ; and it is stated , that different herds will carry on hostilities , and one party frequently surround an enemy inferior in number , and conduct them to the hostile territory , manœuvering perpetually to baffle ...
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