Chemistry, Meteorology and the Function of Digestion Considered with Reference to Natural TheologyW. Pickering, 1834 - 570 oldal |
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... composed of in- numerable molecules , each one of which is again composed of others , we are perfectly over- whelmed with the minuteness and number of the parts employed in this single production of nature . But the animal kingdom ...
... composed of in- numerable molecules , each one of which is again composed of others , we are perfectly over- whelmed with the minuteness and number of the parts employed in this single production of nature . But the animal kingdom ...
25. oldal
... composed ; but though we have succeeded in showing that they cannot ex- ceed a certain magnitude , we are by no means certain that they are not in reality much less- indeed a great deal less than the least magnitude of which we have ...
... composed ; but though we have succeeded in showing that they cannot ex- ceed a certain magnitude , we are by no means certain that they are not in reality much less- indeed a great deal less than the least magnitude of which we have ...
27. oldal
... composed of aggregations of the minute molecules we have been considering . Thus solids composed of such molecules must necessarily have innumerable interstices or pores ; hence , when submitted to pressure , they are liable to undergo ...
... composed of aggregations of the minute molecules we have been considering . Thus solids composed of such molecules must necessarily have innumerable interstices or pores ; hence , when submitted to pressure , they are liable to undergo ...
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... composed of 800 black and 200 white balls , be brought into the neighbourhood of the group B. But if the group A , containing 200 black and 800 white , be brought into the neigh- bourhood of the group B , containing 800 black and 200 ...
... composed of 800 black and 200 white balls , be brought into the neighbourhood of the group B. But if the group A , containing 200 black and 800 white , be brought into the neigh- bourhood of the group B , containing 800 black and 200 ...
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... composed . One of the most general effects of heat is the increase of volume which it produces in all bodies in which it is accumulated . There are a few exceptions to this law , and one of so curious and important a character as to ...
... composed . One of the most general effects of heat is the increase of volume which it produces in all bodies in which it is accumulated . There are a few exceptions to this law , and one of so curious and important a character as to ...
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acid gas adapted albumen ALEXANDER DYCE alimentary alimentary canal animals appear argument arrangements atmos azote blood carbonic acid changes chemical chemical polarities chemistry chlorine chyle circumstances clouds colour combination composed composition compound condensation considered constitute degree diffusion digestion distribution duodenum earth earth's surface effects electricity elementary elements equal equator equilibrium evaporation exist fluid gaseous bodies globe heat and light Hence hydrogen inch of mercury influence instance lacteals latitude laws least less Lignin magnetic matter metallic mixed atmosphere molecular molecules motion nearly observed operations organic agents oxygen peculiar perhaps phenomena phere plants Polar poles portion present principles probably produced properties proportion proximate principles quantity radiation reader regions remarkable saturation selenium self-repulsive molecules similar solid species specific gravity stances stomach substances sugar supermolecule supposed temperate climates tendency things tion tropics vapour variety vegetable volume weight whole WILLIAM PICKERING
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