The British encyclopedia, or, Dictionary of arts and sciences, Volume 3C. Whittingham, 1809 |
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... former is the most beautiful , and stands the fire , which the latter does not . Oxide of copper affords a green , manga- nese a violet , cobalt a blue , and iron a very fine black . A mixture of these enamels produces a great variety ...
... former is the most beautiful , and stands the fire , which the latter does not . Oxide of copper affords a green , manga- nese a violet , cobalt a blue , and iron a very fine black . A mixture of these enamels produces a great variety ...
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... former effect on the tumbler and plugs , and in this manner it is evident that the alternations will go on without limit , or until the manager shall think fit to place the tumbler and plugs , DE , in the positions of rest , namely , so ...
... former effect on the tumbler and plugs , and in this manner it is evident that the alternations will go on without limit , or until the manager shall think fit to place the tumbler and plugs , DE , in the positions of rest , namely , so ...
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... former , the large heads by Fry are of superior excellence . The tools required for this easy and rapid mode of proceeding , are the grounding - tool , the scraper , and the burnisher ; the copper- plate should be prepared as if ...
... former , the large heads by Fry are of superior excellence . The tools required for this easy and rapid mode of proceeding , are the grounding - tool , the scraper , and the burnisher ; the copper- plate should be prepared as if ...
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... former , and con- sequently more difficult to execute in per- fection . Engraving on precious Stones is accom- plished with the diamond or emery . The diamond possesses the peculiar property of resisting every body in nature , and ...
... former , and con- sequently more difficult to execute in per- fection . Engraving on precious Stones is accom- plished with the diamond or emery . The diamond possesses the peculiar property of resisting every body in nature , and ...
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... former are to deter- mine the roots of the equation , may be taken as many dimensions lower as the for- mer is taken higher . And , in general , an equation of any height will be constructed by the intersection of two lines , whose di ...
... former are to deter- mine the roots of the equation , may be taken as many dimensions lower as the for- mer is taken higher . And , in general , an equation of any height will be constructed by the intersection of two lines , whose di ...
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