The Works of Francis Bacon, Band 4J. Cundee, 1802 |
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... quicksilver will prove a glaring instance , as having a far greater specific gravity than any thing else , ex- cept gold , which , however , is not much hea- vier ; but quicksilver is a better instance for disclosing the form of gravity ...
... quicksilver will prove a glaring instance , as having a far greater specific gravity than any thing else , ex- cept gold , which , however , is not much hea- vier ; but quicksilver is a better instance for disclosing the form of gravity ...
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... quicksilver among metals , the ele- phant among quadrupeds , the sense of venereal pleasure among the kinds of touch , and the scent of the blood - hound among the kinds of smell . " So with the grammarians , the letter S is held ...
... quicksilver among metals , the ele- phant among quadrupeds , the sense of venereal pleasure among the kinds of touch , and the scent of the blood - hound among the kinds of smell . " So with the grammarians , the letter S is held ...
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... quicksilver , which is not improperly called a fossil , or metallic water ; for quicksilver , with- out taking flame , almost rivals the force of gunpowder , by bare eruption and simple ex- pansion † , and being mixed with gunpowder ...
... quicksilver , which is not improperly called a fossil , or metallic water ; for quicksilver , with- out taking flame , almost rivals the force of gunpowder , by bare eruption and simple ex- pansion † , and being mixed with gunpowder ...
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... quicksilver , oil , water , and even in air itself , when it is broke and dis- sipated , or rises in small particles or bubbles through water ; and again , an image of it may be had in the grosser fumes + ; and lastly , in dust raised ...
... quicksilver , oil , water , and even in air itself , when it is broke and dis- sipated , or rises in small particles or bubbles through water ; and again , an image of it may be had in the grosser fumes + ; and lastly , in dust raised ...
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... quicksilver and gold , so that gold will attract quicksilver , though it be made up into ointments . And those that work much among the vapours of quicksilver , commonly hold a piece of gold in their mouths , tɔ collect the mercurial ...
... quicksilver and gold , so that gold will attract quicksilver , though it be made up into ointments . And those that work much among the vapours of quicksilver , commonly hold a piece of gold in their mouths , tɔ collect the mercurial ...
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