Siris: A Chain of Philosophical Reflexions and Inquiries Concerning the Virtues of Tar WaterReprinted for W. Innys, 1744 - 174 pages |
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... substance ; whether it be called fire , æther , light , or the vital spirit of the world ; in like manner as the particles of antimony , of them- felves not volatile , are carried off in fublimation and rendered volatile , by cohering ...
... substance ; whether it be called fire , æther , light , or the vital spirit of the world ; in like manner as the particles of antimony , of them- felves not volatile , are carried off in fublimation and rendered volatile , by cohering ...
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... substance , as an inftrumen- tal and mechanical agent , not as a primary real efficient ? 157. This pure fpirit or invifible fire is ever ready to exert and fhew itself in its effects ( d ) , cherishing , heating , fermenting ...
... substance , as an inftrumen- tal and mechanical agent , not as a primary real efficient ? 157. This pure fpirit or invifible fire is ever ready to exert and fhew itself in its effects ( d ) , cherishing , heating , fermenting ...
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... substance , for the explication of phænomena , which appear to be as well explained without it . How can the denfity or elafticity of æther account for the rapid flight of a ray of light from the fun , ftill swifter as it goes farther ...
... substance , for the explication of phænomena , which appear to be as well explained without it . How can the denfity or elafticity of æther account for the rapid flight of a ray of light from the fun , ftill swifter as it goes farther ...
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