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Sivu 215 - ... density that causes sound to pass rapidly through them. "Other things remaining the same, an augmentation of density always produces a diminution of velocity.
Sivu 325 - Now Know Ye, that in compliance with the said proviso, I, the said Adolphe Nicole, do hereby declare that the nature of my said Invention, and the manner in which the same is to be performed...
Sivu 381 - The steam from the boiler or steam- vessel is let in underneath the piston by means of opening a cock or valve, or cocks or valves ; the air at the top of the piston will then be compressed by means of the superior pressure of the steam underneath the piston. After the piston has been raised to a given height, there will be an opening...
Sivu 155 - Having now described the nature of my invention, and the manner of performing the same, I would have it understood, that...
Sivu 438 - Cambridge for printing bibles and common-prayer books by block instead of single types, and, in consequence, a lease was sealed to them April 23, 1731. In their attempt they sunk a large sum of money, and finished only two prayer-books, so that it was forced to be relinquished, and the lease was given up in 1738.
Sivu 381 - ... into the common air. The compressed air on the top of the piston will then drive down the hammer with a velocity equal to what it may be compressed. There may be a vessel partly full of water, the top of which is made to communicate with the cylinder. At the upper side of the piston, there should be valves or cocks...
Sivu 31 - This prejudice from overma'rling is remarkable ; because, after it is done, the analysis of the surface will indicate no improper proportions, nor any which are ' not found on very rich soils. I conceive it is for want of ' the additament being homogenous, and well assimilated •with the sand, as in soils of a natural texture it is rather a mixture than an incorporation.
Sivu 71 - Hodgkinson, of the Parish of Saint James, Westminster, in the County of Middlesex...
Sivu 195 - ... 100 grains of very pure guaiacum in powder, were put into a glass retort, to which the usual apparatus was adapted. The distillation was gradually performed on an open fire, until the bottom of the retort became red hot. The following products were obtained : Grains. Acidulated water - - - - 5.5 Thick brown oil, becoming turbid on cooling 24.5 Thin empyreumatic oil - - 30.0 Coal remaining in the retort - 30.5 Mixed gases, consisting chiefly of carbonic acid and carbonated hydrogen - 9.0 995 The...
Sivu 428 - Strand, yi the county of Gloucester, Civil Engineer ; for a method to raise a nap or pile on woollen, cotton, and all other cloth which may require a nap or pile, as a substitute for teasels or cards. Dated October 30, 1806.

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