The British encyclopedia, or, Dictionary of arts and sciences, Volume 3C. Whittingham, 1809 |
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... covered by the melted composition ; but before it cools the silk dabber must be applied in all direc- tions , till the surface of the plate is thinly and equally varnished . After this part of the process is completed , several lengths ...
... covered by the melted composition ; but before it cools the silk dabber must be applied in all direc- tions , till the surface of the plate is thinly and equally varnished . After this part of the process is completed , several lengths ...
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... covered ; if the plate is considerably heated , the ground will spread with more facility over the various interrupted surfaces . Carelessness or inattention will instantly ruin this pro- cess , and the whole of the plate : a border of ...
... covered ; if the plate is considerably heated , the ground will spread with more facility over the various interrupted surfaces . Carelessness or inattention will instantly ruin this pro- cess , and the whole of the plate : a border of ...
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... covered with a thin , weak , varnish of mastich , turpentine , or asphaltum , and when dried a second time , the aqua fortis is to be applied , which im- mediately breaking the varnish and whiting , will corrode the plate precisely in ...
... covered with a thin , weak , varnish of mastich , turpentine , or asphaltum , and when dried a second time , the aqua fortis is to be applied , which im- mediately breaking the varnish and whiting , will corrode the plate precisely in ...
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... covered with either a hard crust or a hairy skin . As introductory to the distin- guishing marks of the orders and genera , it will be necessary to enumerate and explain the terms given to the different parts , and the most remarkable ...
... covered with either a hard crust or a hairy skin . As introductory to the distin- guishing marks of the orders and genera , it will be necessary to enumerate and explain the terms given to the different parts , and the most remarkable ...
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... covered with a berried calyx . There are two species ; viz . E. distachya , great shrubby horse - tail , or sea - grape , and E. mo- nostachya , small shrubby horse tail . These plants vary extremely . Some in the south of Europe are ...
... covered with a berried calyx . There are two species ; viz . E. distachya , great shrubby horse - tail , or sea - grape , and E. mo- nostachya , small shrubby horse tail . These plants vary extremely . Some in the south of Europe are ...
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