Monthly Journal of Science, and Annals of Biology, Astronomy, Geology, Industrial Arts, Manufactures, and Technology, 6. köideJames Samuelson, William Crookes J. Churchill and Sons., 1869 |
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... produced by an emission of the material itself from whence they issue , and a molecular action of the gas , or intermedium , through or across which they are transmitted . " - Correlation of Physical Forces and Continuity , ' p . 112 ...
... produced by an emission of the material itself from whence they issue , and a molecular action of the gas , or intermedium , through or across which they are transmitted . " - Correlation of Physical Forces and Continuity , ' p . 112 ...
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... produced by one and the same substance , namely , gold , the only apparent difference being the state of division ... produce a green tint , but only a diminution of light without change of colour . " Yet it will be remembered that a ...
... produced by one and the same substance , namely , gold , the only apparent difference being the state of division ... produce a green tint , but only a diminution of light without change of colour . " Yet it will be remembered that a ...
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... produced is varied according to the nature of the object upon which the force impinges . Professor Tyndall has shown the close analogies between sound and light in his beautiful work on the former force ; * but I cannot help thinking ...
... produced is varied according to the nature of the object upon which the force impinges . Professor Tyndall has shown the close analogies between sound and light in his beautiful work on the former force ; * but I cannot help thinking ...
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... produced , as nearly as I could calculate , at a cost of about 187. per ton . It is evident from the foregoing description that the system of working employed is exceedingly crude , and by no means calculated for obtaining the best ...
... produced , as nearly as I could calculate , at a cost of about 187. per ton . It is evident from the foregoing description that the system of working employed is exceedingly crude , and by no means calculated for obtaining the best ...
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... produced . The same results may be obtained by the puddling - furnace , but not to the same extent , since the artificial blast of the Bessemer principle acts with much greater force in depriving the metal of its carbon , and in ...
... produced . The same results may be obtained by the puddling - furnace , but not to the same extent , since the artificial blast of the Bessemer principle acts with much greater force in depriving the metal of its carbon , and in ...
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