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... substance , which , as would appear from the researches of the French Chemist , Fourcroy , combines with oxygen , when ex- posed to the atmosphere , and as- sumes the solid form . For the purposes of commerce , it is com- monly put into ...
... substance , which , as would appear from the researches of the French Chemist , Fourcroy , combines with oxygen , when ex- posed to the atmosphere , and as- sumes the solid form . For the purposes of commerce , it is com- monly put into ...
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... substance does not appear , an extensive field of useful- ness may be opened for the appli- cation of the invention . Drawings or writings made on waterproofed paper , or enclosed in a portfolio made of it , may continue under water ...
... substance does not appear , an extensive field of useful- ness may be opened for the appli- cation of the invention . Drawings or writings made on waterproofed paper , or enclosed in a portfolio made of it , may continue under water ...
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... substance , without yielding to the compression . 3. Bladders filled with water or air , and placed on a table , will support very large weights , set on a board which has been laid upon them . The air , though it be compressible , and ...
... substance , without yielding to the compression . 3. Bladders filled with water or air , and placed on a table , will support very large weights , set on a board which has been laid upon them . The air , though it be compressible , and ...
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... substances ; and for taking or removing hair or fur from skins . - Dated November 22 , 1823 . Thomas Todd , of Swansea , South Wales , Organ - Builder ; for an improve- ment in producing tone upon musical instruments of various ...
... substances ; and for taking or removing hair or fur from skins . - Dated November 22 , 1823 . Thomas Todd , of Swansea , South Wales , Organ - Builder ; for an improve- ment in producing tone upon musical instruments of various ...
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... substance , however , will some- times prevent the passage of a thin fluid through it , while it gives free passage ... substances , which easily transmit the rays of light , evince extreme porosity . Air itself , however , does ...
... substance , however , will some- times prevent the passage of a thin fluid through it , while it gives free passage ... substances , which easily transmit the rays of light , evince extreme porosity . Air itself , however , does ...
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