A London encyclopaedia, or universal dictionary of science, art, literature and practical mechanics : comprising a popular view of the present state of knowledge : illustrated by numerous engravings, a general atlas, and appropriate diagrams (1829)
Curtis, Thomas, fl. 1820 · London : Thomas Tegg · leaf 719
dowof the style on the frame will ascend twelveinches, that is, its whole length, and show by itsprogression the regular increase of the hours,with their several divisions. It is absolutely 686 CHRYSALIS. necessary, that tlie oil used in this lamp bealways of the same sort and quite pure, and… … CHROSTASIMA, in natural history, a genusof pellucid gems, comprehending all those whichappear of one simple and permanent color in alllights ; such are the diamond, carbuncle, ruby,garnet, amethyst, sapphire, beryl, emerald, andthe topaz. See Diamond, Carbuncle, &c. CHRUDIM, a town and circle…
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