Jolly balance

[ jol-ee, yol-ee ]

/ ˈdʒɒl i, ˈyɒl i /

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noun

a spring balance used for determining the density of a sample by comparison of its weight in air and water.

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Origin of Jolly balance

Named after Philipp von Jolly (died 1884), German physicist

He was trying, I think, to demonstrate balance and equivalence.
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We need to strike a balance between creating false alarms and letting any urgent medical matters fall through the cracks.
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A constant sense of easy balance should be developed through poising exercises.
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And as she hesitated between obedience to one and duty toward the other, her life, her love and future was in the balance.
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Mrs. Jolly Robin had often wished—when she was trying to feed a rapidly-growing family—that she could hunt forp.
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And then Jolly Robin would feel ashamed that he had even thought of being so cruel to an infant bird, even if he was a Cowbird.
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And then, probably, Jolly Robin would laugh and tell her not to mind, for there ought to be worms enough for everybody.
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