odyl
noun
od.
odylic
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a word derived from
odyl.
Example Sentences
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—It might perhaps throw some light on this fanciful subject, were we to view it in connexion with the operation of the phenomenon termed the "odylic light," emitted from magnetic substances.
My fourth argument in support of the general principle is based upon odylic reaction.
From The Religion of Geology and Its Connected Sciences by Edward Hitchcock
Water is extremely odylic and should never come in contact with the agent employed as it effectually carries off all latent or stored imports.
From Second Sight A study of Natural and Induced Clairvoyance by Sepharial
Exposure to the sun's rays not only scores the surface of a crystal or mirror, but also puts the odylic substance into activity, distributing and dissipating the magnetic power stored up therein.
From Second Sight A study of Natural and Induced Clairvoyance by Sepharial
It is quite probable also that the odylic emanation of the terrestrial magnet has also a polar arrangement.
From The Faith Doctor A Story of New York by Edward Eggleston
