combining weight
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There is the elimination of caloric, when, in substances chemically combining, weight is gained and bulk is lost.
From Theory of Circulation by Respiration Synopsis of its Principles and History by Willard, Emma
The least combining weight of an element is its atomic weight; and it is this fact of a least combining weight that leads us to believe the atom to be indivisible.
From An Introduction to Chemical Science by Williams, Rufus Phillips
This is found by multiplying its ordinary chemical equivalent or combining weight by .000010384, which is the electrochemical equivalent of hydrogen.
From The Story of Electricity by Munro, John
Fifty c.c. neutral alcohol are added, and the solution titrated with N/1 KOH or NaOH solution, the percentage of rosin being calculated from its combining weight.
From The Handbook of Soap Manufacture by Simmons, W. H.
Mr. Wade conceived the idea of combining weight and protection in the cable itself.
From Cleveland Past and Present Its Representative Men by Joblin, Maurice
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