Siris: A Chain of Philosophical Reflexions and Inquiries Concerning the Virtues of Tar WaterReprinted for W. Innys, 1744 - 174 pages |
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Page 90
... in the fea , whose waves feem frequently all on fire . Its operations are various according to its kind , quantity , and degree of vehemence . One degree ( a ) 157 . keeps keeps water fluid , another turns it into elastic air ( 90 )
... in the fea , whose waves feem frequently all on fire . Its operations are various according to its kind , quantity , and degree of vehemence . One degree ( a ) 157 . keeps keeps water fluid , another turns it into elastic air ( 90 )
Page 91
... elastic air ( a ) . And air itself feems to be nothing else but vapours and exhalations , rendered elaftic by fire . Nothing flames but oil : and fulphur with water , falt , and earth compofe oil ; which fulphur is fire therefore fire ...
... elastic air ( a ) . And air itself feems to be nothing else but vapours and exhalations , rendered elaftic by fire . Nothing flames but oil : and fulphur with water , falt , and earth compofe oil ; which fulphur is fire therefore fire ...
Page 93
... elastic , yet , as it is fometimes found by experience to be attracted , imprisoned and detained in grofs bodies ( b ) , fo we may fuppofe it to be attracted , and its expanfive force diminifhed , though it fhould not be quite fixed ...
... elastic , yet , as it is fometimes found by experience to be attracted , imprisoned and detained in grofs bodies ( b ) , fo we may fuppofe it to be attracted , and its expanfive force diminifhed , though it fhould not be quite fixed ...
Page 104
... elastic force , are thought to qualify it for being the caufe of all the natural motions in the univerfe . To this cause are afcribed the gravity and cohesion of bodies . The refraction of light is alfo thought to proceed from the ...
... elastic force , are thought to qualify it for being the caufe of all the natural motions in the univerfe . To this cause are afcribed the gravity and cohesion of bodies . The refraction of light is alfo thought to proceed from the ...
Page 106
... , and recede one from another with a centrifugal force which is in- verfly as the diftance of the centers , and admit- ting that from fuch fuppofition it must follow , that that the denfity and elastic force of fuch fluid are ( 106 )
... , and recede one from another with a centrifugal force which is in- verfly as the diftance of the centers , and admit- ting that from fuch fuppofition it must follow , that that the denfity and elastic force of fuch fluid are ( 106 )
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