The British encyclopedia, or, Dictionary of arts and sciences, Volume 3C. Whittingham, 1809 |
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... given equation . Thus , the intersections of a circle with the conic sec- tions , or of these with each other , will con- struct the biquadratic equations , or those of the fourth power , because 2 × 2 = 4 ; and the intersections of the ...
... given equation . Thus , the intersections of a circle with the conic sec- tions , or of these with each other , will con- struct the biquadratic equations , or those of the fourth power , because 2 × 2 = 4 ; and the intersections of the ...
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... given , the other three corresponding equations will be given , so that one table of the central equations will serve for all . EQUATION of a curve , is an equation shewing the nature of a curve by expressing the relation between any ...
... given , the other three corresponding equations will be given , so that one table of the central equations will serve for all . EQUATION of a curve , is an equation shewing the nature of a curve by expressing the relation between any ...
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... given by Boudet for the preparation of phosphoric ether . He mixed liquid phosphoric acid of a thick con- sistence and alcohol in equal proportions , introduced the mixture into a tubulated re- tort connected with a receiver , and with ...
... given by Boudet for the preparation of phosphoric ether . He mixed liquid phosphoric acid of a thick con- sistence and alcohol in equal proportions , introduced the mixture into a tubulated re- tort connected with a receiver , and with ...
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... given surface of water per minute at any temperature , is to the quantity evaporated from the same surface at 212 " , as the force of vapour at the first temperature is to the force of vapour at 212 ° . Hence , in order to discover the ...
... given surface of water per minute at any temperature , is to the quantity evaporated from the same surface at 212 " , as the force of vapour at the first temperature is to the force of vapour at 212 ° . Hence , in order to discover the ...
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... given measure of it being put along with a quantity of the air , designed to be submitted to trial , into a graduated tube , and inflamed by the electric spark , the diminution of volume indicating the quantity of oxygen ; 100 measures ...
... given measure of it being put along with a quantity of the air , designed to be submitted to trial , into a graduated tube , and inflamed by the electric spark , the diminution of volume indicating the quantity of oxygen ; 100 measures ...
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