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... sufficiently heavy to enable it to remain fixed and firm while the colours are ground upon it . The best material is spotted marble or granite ; but when that cannot be procured without inconvenience or great expense , white or black ...
... sufficiently heavy to enable it to remain fixed and firm while the colours are ground upon it . The best material is spotted marble or granite ; but when that cannot be procured without inconvenience or great expense , white or black ...
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... sufficiently fine for the purpose required , it is very readily removed by means of the taker - off before described ; which must be held against the cylinder , and the cylinder be turned the re- verse way , which cleans it very quickly ...
... sufficiently fine for the purpose required , it is very readily removed by means of the taker - off before described ; which must be held against the cylinder , and the cylinder be turned the re- verse way , which cleans it very quickly ...
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... sufficient quantity of pure vinegar , and add to it an aqueous solution of white arsenic . A pre- cipitate of dirty green generally forms ; but you must add more vinegar , and keep the boiler on the fire till that precipitate disappears ...
... sufficient quantity of pure vinegar , and add to it an aqueous solution of white arsenic . A pre- cipitate of dirty green generally forms ; but you must add more vinegar , and keep the boiler on the fire till that precipitate disappears ...
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... sufficient time to clear itself perfectly , before it is used , and you will find it possessed of the proper drying quality . Sometimes , when the fire is not kept pretty equal while the boiling is going on , the colour of the oil is ...
... sufficient time to clear itself perfectly , before it is used , and you will find it possessed of the proper drying quality . Sometimes , when the fire is not kept pretty equal while the boiling is going on , the colour of the oil is ...
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... sufficient to prevent the spirits catching fire ; but in case of such accidents , ( which not unfre- quently happen ... sufficiently large to cover the top of the vessel , in case of its taking fire , as also a wet wrapper , in case it ...
... sufficient to prevent the spirits catching fire ; but in case of such accidents , ( which not unfre- quently happen ... sufficiently large to cover the top of the vessel , in case of its taking fire , as also a wet wrapper , in case it ...
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