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Only I cannot help observing , that the vulgar ar . gument from analogy between
plants and animals Jofeth much of it's force , if it be confidered , that the suppoled
circulating of the sap , from the root or lacteals through the arteries , and thence ...
Only I cannot help observing , that the vulgar ar . gument from analogy between
plants and animals Jofeth much of it's force , if it be confidered , that the suppoled
circulating of the sap , from the root or lacteals through the arteries , and thence ...
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And , indeed , it should seem the lightest and most active particles required least
force to disengage them from the subject . 47. The falts , therefore , and more
active spirits of the tar are got by infusion in cold water : but the resinous part is
not ...
And , indeed , it should seem the lightest and most active particles required least
force to disengage them from the subject . 47. The falts , therefore , and more
active spirits of the tar are got by infusion in cold water : but the resinous part is
not ...
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... may justly be suspected of hurting the fine capillaries , which two deobftruents
therefore might easily overact their parts , and ( by Jessening the force of the
elastic vessels ) remotely produce those concretions they are intended to remove
.
... may justly be suspected of hurting the fine capillaries , which two deobftruents
therefore might easily overact their parts , and ( by Jessening the force of the
elastic vessels ) remotely produce those concretions they are intended to remove
.
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I mean it's great momentum , the weight of it being about ten times that of blood ,
and the momentum being the joint product of the weight and velocity , it must
needs operate with great force ; and may it not be justly feared , that to great a
force ...
I mean it's great momentum , the weight of it being about ten times that of blood ,
and the momentum being the joint product of the weight and velocity , it must
needs operate with great force ; and may it not be justly feared , that to great a
force ...
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duet of culinary fire , will not think it incredible that virtues of mighty force and
extent should be found in a fine acid soap ( a ) , the salts and oil whereof are a
most elaborate product of nature and the solar light . 74. It is certain tar - water
warms ...
duet of culinary fire , will not think it incredible that virtues of mighty force and
extent should be found in a fine acid soap ( a ) , the salts and oil whereof are a
most elaborate product of nature and the solar light . 74. It is certain tar - water
warms ...
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| Title | Siris: a chain of philosophical reflexions and inquiries concerning the virtues of tar water. [Another] |
| Author | George Berkeley (bp. of Cloyne.) |
| Edition | 2 |
| Published | 1744 |
| Original from | Oxford University |
| Digitized | 12 juuni 2008 |
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