The Works of Francis Bacon ...J. Cundee, 1803 |
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... metals to stones ; only the loadstone comes in between ; which is thence proved to be of me- tallic nature . * But from stones to all other bo- dies , there is a continued , regular , and slow des- cent . PRECEPT . : 1. As the seat of ...
... metals to stones ; only the loadstone comes in between ; which is thence proved to be of me- tallic nature . * But from stones to all other bo- dies , there is a continued , regular , and slow des- cent . PRECEPT . : 1. As the seat of ...
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... metals , iron and copper ; and much denser than stones . 3. Our table of specific gravities , shews many things contrary to expectation ; as that metals are much heavier than stones ; glass , a factitious body , heavier than chrystal ...
... metals , iron and copper ; and much denser than stones . 3. Our table of specific gravities , shews many things contrary to expectation ; as that metals are much heavier than stones ; glass , a factitious body , heavier than chrystal ...
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... metals into gold , should be held sus- pect ; for gold is the heaviest and densest of all bodies ; and therefore to convert any thing else into it , is absolutely the work of condensation : but condensation can scarce be super - induced ...
... metals into gold , should be held sus- pect ; for gold is the heaviest and densest of all bodies ; and therefore to convert any thing else into it , is absolutely the work of condensation : but condensation can scarce be super - induced ...
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... metals are . For most condensations effected by fire , are false , or imperfect condensations , with regard to the whole ; and only condense bodies in certain parts , as we shall see hereafter . 3. But the conversion of quicksilver , or ...
... metals are . For most condensations effected by fire , are false , or imperfect condensations , with regard to the whole ; and only condense bodies in certain parts , as we shall see hereafter . 3. But the conversion of quicksilver , or ...
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... metals and some other fossils ; being , as their name imports , rather volatile than pneumatical ; and very easily coagulated either by sublimation or pre- cipitation . 2. Vaporous fumes , expiring from water and aqueous bodies . 3 ...
... metals and some other fossils ; being , as their name imports , rather volatile than pneumatical ; and very easily coagulated either by sublimation or pre- cipitation . 2. Vaporous fumes , expiring from water and aqueous bodies . 3 ...
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ADMONITION æther ancients animals antiperistasis appear aqua fortis author understands axioms betwixt cause chafing-dish clouds cold common compressed condensation continue contrary Cupid degree Democritus density dilatation discover distilled diurnal motion earth east wind exhalations expansion experiments external fæces fair weather fire fire or heat flame flatulent flux fore-mast fumes glass gold gravity greater happen heat heavens juices kind likewise liquors manifest manner matter median wind metals method mizzen-mast moon nature nitre north wind Novum Organum observed particular penny-weight Peru phantastical philosophy pneumatical bodies points PRECEPT principles of things proceed produced quantity quicksilver rarifaction rarified regard relaxations of bodies rise sails SECT seems shew ship sometimes south wind specific gravities spirit of wine storms substance subtile swell TABLE OF ENQUIRY tain tangible bodies ther thereof tides tion tumefaction vapours Verjuice vessel west wind whence whilst whole wind blows wood