combining weight
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By reasoning further in the same way, we come to the conclusion that only such compounds are possible which contain elements according to certain ratio-numbers, i.e. their combining weight.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 3 "Electrostatics" to "Engis" by Various
The least combining weight of S is 32.
From An Introduction to Chemical Science by Rufus Phillips Williams
The atomic weight of an element is its least combining weight, the smallest portion that enters into chemical union, which is, of course, the weight of an atom.
From An Introduction to Chemical Science by Rufus Phillips Williams
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 W. H. Simmons
Mr. Wade conceived the idea of combining weight and protection in the cable itself.
From Cleveland Past and Present Its Representative Men by Maurice Joblin
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