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... solution of these problems . We cannot too earnestly in- vite attention to this branch of geology on the part of those best qualified to contend with its difficulties . ! The dynamical , or , more strictly , the mechanical department of ...
... solution of these problems . We cannot too earnestly in- vite attention to this branch of geology on the part of those best qualified to contend with its difficulties . ! The dynamical , or , more strictly , the mechanical department of ...
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... solution of sixty grains of nitrate of silver to the fluid ounce of distilled water , and dried ; then with a solution of thirty grains of the iodide of potassium to the fluid ounce of water . After standing for a few minutes , each ...
... solution of sixty grains of nitrate of silver to the fluid ounce of distilled water , and dried ; then with a solution of thirty grains of the iodide of potassium to the fluid ounce of water . After standing for a few minutes , each ...
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... solution of sulphate of quinine , I was the more desirous of determining the nature of the dispersion . It proved on examination to be nothing but false dispersion , so that the appearance might be conceived to be produced by an ...
... solution of sulphate of quinine , I was the more desirous of determining the nature of the dispersion . It proved on examination to be nothing but false dispersion , so that the appearance might be conceived to be produced by an ...
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... SOLUTION . ( 120 ) . From the interest attached to the peculiar property of the solution of sulphate of quinine in water by means of dilute sulphuric acid , to bring into view a set of rays beyond the violet , of a beautiful celestial ...
... SOLUTION . ( 120 ) . From the interest attached to the peculiar property of the solution of sulphate of quinine in water by means of dilute sulphuric acid , to bring into view a set of rays beyond the violet , of a beautiful celestial ...
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... solution was diluted so as to be only one - tenth of the former strength , a conspicuous fixed line , or rather band of sensible breadth , situated in the first group of fixed lines beyond H , was observed to penetrate about an inch ...
... solution was diluted so as to be only one - tenth of the former strength , a conspicuous fixed line , or rather band of sensible breadth , situated in the first group of fixed lines beyond H , was observed to penetrate about an inch ...
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Page 46 - A Description and Draught of a new-invented Machine, for carrying Vessels or Ships out of, or into, any Harbour, Port, or River, against Wind and Tide, or in a calm.
Page 13 - Suggestions to Astronomers for the Observation of the Total Eclipse of the Sun on July 28, 1851.
Page xli - I thank you sincerely for the honor that you have conferred upon me in electing me to the presidency of this society.
Page 38 - Upon being cut open, the diseased part of the potatoes was not found to have spread internally, and the flavour of the root was in no degree affected by the application of the process, nor do I think that its germinating power was injured by the effect of the sulphate. The effect upon the beet-roots was similar to that produced upon the potatoes, and which would seem to be somewhat analogous to that of galvanizing metals, viz. protecting the substances from the effect of atmospheric agencies. I may...
Page 89 - ... one-third part of Australia could be said to have been even partially explored, and by far the largest portion was therefore entirely unknown. This unknown interior of Australia had frequently been a matter of speculation, at first founded on very few facts. But, as our knowledge increased, and actual facts became more numerous, the theories had been modified. One of these hypotheses was, that the interior, to a certain extent, consisted of a shoal sea. It was in 1814, only forty years since,...
Page 67 - Bunsen, and have been found to consist of carbonic acid, hydrogen, and nitrogen. No sulphuretted hydrogen has, in any case been detected. Several analyses of the proximate constituents of the dressed fibre and of its inorganic ingredients have been made, which show that a considerable amount of the nitrogenized and other constituents of the plant are retained in the fibre, even after steeping and dressing have removed the structures unsuitable for textile purposes.
Page 8 - Fox, Experiments on the Electricity of Metallic Veins, and the Temperature of Mines ; — Provisional Report of the Committee of the Medical Section of the British Association, appointed to investigate the Composition of Secretions, and the organs producing them ; — Dr.
Page xv - Association has formerly met. 5. Foreigners and other individuals whose assistance is desired, and who are specially nominated in writing for the meeting of the year by the President and General Secretaries.
Page xli - I cannot close these desultory and imperfect remarks without adverting to the honour which you have conferred upon me in electing me to the presidential chair.
Page 98 - A further illustration ; if all the people of Great Britain had to pass through London in procession four abreast, and every facility was afforded for their free and uninterrupted passage for 12 hours daily, Sundays excepted, it would take nearly three months for the whole population of Great Britain to file through at quick march, four deep.