Siris: A Chain of Philosophical Reflexions and Inquiries Concerning the Virtues of Tar Water ...Gunne, 1744 - 174 pages |
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... supposed to confift of falts and phlegm , probably too fome- what of a fine oily nature , differing from oil in that it mixeth with water , and agreeing with oil , in that it runneth in rivulets by diftillation . Thus much is allowed ...
... supposed to confift of falts and phlegm , probably too fome- what of a fine oily nature , differing from oil in that it mixeth with water , and agreeing with oil , in that it runneth in rivulets by diftillation . Thus much is allowed ...
Page 47
... supposed that all acids are bad . But I will venture to ex- cept the acid foap of tar - water , having found , by my own experience and that of many others , that it raifeth the fpirits , and is an excellent anti- hyfteric , nor lefs ...
... supposed that all acids are bad . But I will venture to ex- cept the acid foap of tar - water , having found , by my own experience and that of many others , that it raifeth the fpirits , and is an excellent anti- hyfteric , nor lefs ...
Page 58
... native virtues : and fuch falts are readily im- bibed by water . • 123. The most volatile of the falts , and the moft attenuated part of the oil , may be supposed ; ( a ) 8 . the the first and readieft to impregnate a cold infu- fion ( 58 )
... native virtues : and fuch falts are readily im- bibed by water . • 123. The most volatile of the falts , and the moft attenuated part of the oil , may be supposed ; ( a ) 8 . the the first and readieft to impregnate a cold infu- fion ( 58 )
Page 78
... supposed the incorporeal deity ( xwgisor sidos ) to be immediately united , or on which he fuppofed it immediately to act . 171. The Platonifts held their intellect refided in foul , and foul in an æthereal vehicle . And that as the ...
... supposed the incorporeal deity ( xwgisor sidos ) to be immediately united , or on which he fuppofed it immediately to act . 171. The Platonifts held their intellect refided in foul , and foul in an æthereal vehicle . And that as the ...
Page 93
... supposed a vehicle to fire , fixing it in fome degree , and com- municating it's effects to other bodies . 200. The pure invisible fire or æther doth per- meate all bodies , even the hardest and most solid , as the diamond . This alone ...
... supposed a vehicle to fire , fixing it in fome degree , and com- municating it's effects to other bodies . 200. The pure invisible fire or æther doth per- meate all bodies , even the hardest and most solid , as the diamond . This alone ...
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