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; -ant
Example Sentences
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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
On the other hand, the mixtures of carbonic oxide or olefiant gas, which can do nothing with the platina, are inflamed by the taper, burning well.
From Experimental Researches in Electricity, Volume 1 by Faraday, Michael
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
In association with this substance, I submitted the hydro-chloride of carbon from olefiant gas and chlorine to the action of the electric current; but it also refused to conduct or yield up its elements.
From Experimental Researches in Electricity, Volume 1 by Faraday, Michael
As to cases of retardation, the powers of olefiant gas and carbonic oxide have been already described.
From Experimental Researches in Electricity, Volume 1 by Faraday, Michael
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