olefiant gas
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of olefiant gas
1800–10; part translation of French gaz oléfiant, equivalent to olé- (< Latin oleum oil ) + -fiant, present participle of -fier -fy; see -ant
Example Sentences
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For such waves olefiant gas, for example, would vastly transcend it in absorbing power.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 365, December 30, 1882 by Various
The pile remaining in its position, a sheet of olefiant gas was caused to issue from the same slit as that through which the oxygen had passed.
From Fragments of science, V. 1-2 by Tyndall, John
Thus the olefiant gas, so light and clear and pervious to luminous rays, was proved to be a most potent destroyer of the rays emanating from an obscure source.
From Fragments of science, V. 1-2 by Tyndall, John
A second holder containing olefiant gas was then connected with the ring-burner.
From Fragments of science, V. 1-2 by Tyndall, John
Of the rays emitted by a carbonic oxide flame, carbonic acid absorbs twice as much as olefiant gas.
From Fragments of science, V. 1-2 by Tyndall, John
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