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Ferric chloride also absorbs the gas.

It may be more conveniently prepared by passing the vapour of sulphur over red hot charcoal, the unccndensed gases so produced being led into a tower containing plates over which a vegetable oil is allowed to flow in order to absorb any carbon bisulphide vapour, and then into a second tower containing lime, which absorbs any sulphuretted hydrogen.

It absorbs ammonia readily, forming Ru2C16.7NH,.

This substance absorbs and combines with water very greedily, at the same time becoming very hot, and falling into a fine dry powder,' calcium hydroxide or slaked lime, which when left in the open slowly combines with the carbon dioxide of the air and becomes calcium carbonate, from which we began.

Molten copper absorbs carbon monoxide, hydrogen and sulphur dioxide; it also appears to decompose hydrocarbons (methane, ethane), absorbing the hydrogen and the carbon separating out.

It oxidizes on exposure with considerable evolution of heat; it rapidly absorbs carbon dioxide; and readily dissolves in acids to form ferrous salts, which are usually white when anhydrous, but greenish when hydrated.

Like most of the other metals of the group, it absorbs gases.

No other items in the budget call for special remark, but in order that the information given may be complete, each head of expenditure is shown separately below, and the budget for 1910-1911, as first placed before the Turkish parliament, presents the following picture, from which it may be observed that the public debt absorbs 26% of the revenue, war service 38% and civil services 36%.

This process involves a decrease in the available energy of the system, for the dissolution of zinc gives out more energy than the separation of copper absorbs.

Rubber slowly absorbs oxygen when exposed to air and light, the absorption of oxygen being accompanied by a gradual change in the characteristic properties of rubber, and ultimately to the production of a hard, inelastic, brittle substance containing oxygen.

If an article made of cut sheet be immersed for a few minutes in a bath of melted sulphur, maintained at a temperature of 120 0 C., the rubber absorbs about one-tenth of its weight of that element, and, although somewhat yellowish in colour from the presence of free sulphur, it is still unvulcanized, and unaltered as regards general properties.

The service of the national debt absorbs a very large part of the expenditure, about 45% of the estimates for 1907 being assigned to the department of finance.

Dilute sulphuric acid attacks it but slowly; hydrochloric acid, especially if strong, dissolves it readily, with the formation, more immediately, of a hyacinthcoloured solution of U 2 C1 6, which, however, readily absorbs oxygen from the air, with the formation of a green solution of UC1 4, which in its turn gradually passes into one of yellow uranyl salt, U02.

It forms many crystalline salts and absorbs carbon dioxide.

The water, moreover, till it is saturated with gases, readily absorbs noxious vapours to which it may be exposed.

If, on the other hand, the alcohol be rubbed into the skin, or if its evaporation be prevented - as by a watch-glass - it absorbs water from the tissues and thus hardens them.

In any small reversible change in which the substance absorbs heat, dH, from external sources, the increase of entropy, d0, must be equal to dH/9.

The first process consists essentially in heating the alloy with salt and brickdust; the latter absorbs the chloride formed, while the gold is recovered by washing.

At a red heat it absorbs large volumes of hydrogen and nitrogen, the last traces of which can only be removed by fusion in the electric furnace.

The water of the ocean, like any other liquid, absorbs a certain amount of the gases with which it is in contact, and thus sea-water contains dissolved oxygen, nitrogen and carbonic acid absorbed from the atmosphere.

Modern screening and washing plants, especially when the small coal forms a considerable proportion of the output, are large and costly, requiring machinery of a capacity of ioo to 150 tons per hour, which absorbs 350 to 400 H.P. In this, as in many other cases, electric motors supplied from a central station are now preferred to separate steam-engines.

Caesium hydroxide, Cs(OH) 2, obtained by the decomposition of the sulphate with baryta water,is a greyish-white deliquescent solid,which melts at a red heat and absorbs carbon dioxide rapidly.

Where the production of acetylene is going on on a small scale this method of purification is undoubtedly the most convenient one, as the acid present absorbs the ammonia, and the copper salt converts the phosphuretted and sulphuretted hydrogen into phosphates and sulphides.

On the other hand the resistance of the shunt coil absorbs energy which generally varies from i to 3 watts and is a loss either to the consumer or to the supply company, according to the manner in which the shunt coil is connected.

It absorbs moisture and carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

Chromous chloride, CrC1 2, is prepared by reducing chromic chloride in hydrogen; it forms white silky needles, which dissolve in water giving a deep blue solution, which rapidly absorbs oxygen, forming basic chromic salts, and acts as a very strong reducing agent.

It dissolves iodine and absorbs chlorine, and is decomposed by water with formation of chromic and hydrochloric acids; it takes fire in contact with sulphur, ammonia, alcohol, &c., and explodes in contact with phosphorus; it also acts as a powerful oxidizing agent.

Good ventilation is indispensable to allow the worm to give out by transpiration the great quantity of water that it absorbs with the leaf.

Silk in the raw and thrown state absorbs a large amount of moisture, and may contain a percentage of water without being manifestly damp. As it is largely sold by weight it becomes necessary to ascertain its condition in respect of absorbed water, and for that purpose official conditioning houses are established in all the considerable centres of silk trade.

It is a non-volatile and almost infusible white powder, which slowly absorbs moisture and carbon dioxide from air, and is readily soluble in dilute acids.

It possesses an alkaline reaction and absorbs carbon dioxide.

Soaking the fibre with glycerine, so that the moisture it absorbs does not change so much with the hygrometric state of the air, is of some advantage, but does not entirely remove the difficulty.

The lower and denser vapour appears as bright clouds, but the cooler vapour, at higher levels, absorbs the light from below and thus gives rise to dark clouds.

The best is dark-coloured whinstone, because it absorbs very little moisture, or in Scotland Caithness pavement 4 in.

Foremost among these elements is carbon, which iron inevitably absorbs from the fuel used in extracting it from its ores.

As desulphurizing seems to need the direct and energetic action of carbon on the molten iron itself, and as molten iron absorbs carbon most greedily, it is hard to see how the blast-furnace is to desulphurize without carburizing almost to saturation, i.e.

Consequently, when we deoxidize calcium in the iron blastfurnace, it greedily absorbs the sulphur which has been dissolved in the iron as iron sulphide, and the sulphide of calcium thus formed separates from the iron.

As the development of embryo and endosperm proceeds within the embryo-sac, its wall enlarges and commonly absorbs the substance of the nucellus (which is likewise enlarging) to near its outer limit, and combines with it and the integument Fruit and to form the seed-coat; or the whole nucellus and even the integument may be absorbed.

It crystallizes from its solution in long yellow needles, T10H or T10H-+H 2 0, which dissolve readily in water, forming an intensely alkaline solution, which acts as a caustic, and like it greedily absorbs carbonic acid from the atmosphere.

It becomes red on exposure, and in the moist condition absorbs oxygen from the air, giving alloxantin.

It has strong basic properties, absorbs carbon dioxide readily, and forms welldefined crystalline salts.

The hydrochloric acid gas, which is always diluted with air, sometimes to a very great extent, must be brought into the most intimate contact possible with water, which greedily absorbs it, forming ordinary hydrochloric acid, and this process must be carried so far that scarcely any hydrochloric acid remains in the escaping gases.

It absorbs about a third of the area under crops, and its returns ($28,000,000 in 1899) are about a half of the value of all crops.

By saponification it yields a number of fatty acids - palmitic, myristic, oleic, linolic, linolenic and isolinolenic. Exposed to the air in thin films, linseed oil absorbs oxygen and forms " linoxyn," a resinous semi-elastic, caoutchouclike mass, of uncertain composition.

The sandy soil quickly absorbs the sun's heat and also quickly radiates it, so that there is great daily variation in the temperature.

It rapidly absorbs oxygen, assuming a blue colour.

It turns dirty violet on exposure to air and light; in moist air it absorbs oxygen and forms an oxychloride.

Its solution in hydrochloric acid readily absorbs carbon monoxide and acetylene; hence it finds application in gas analysis.

This solution absorbs acetylene with the precipitation of red cuprous acetylide, Cu 2 C 2, a very explosive compound.

It absorbs ammonia, forming the compound Cu 2 I 2r 4NH 3.

It also absorbs gaseous hydrochloric acid.

The stibonium iodide on treatment with moist silver oxide gives the corresponding tetramethyl stibonium hydroxide, Sb(CH 3)40H, which forms deliquescent crystals, of alkaline reaction, and absorbs carbon dioxide readily.

Often in the plateau country the dry underair absorbs the rain as it falls; and rarely in the Hopi country do flooded gullies " run through " to the Little Colorado.

The zoogloea is formed by active division of single or of several mother-cells, and the progeny appear to go on secreting the cell-wall substance, which then absorbs many times its volume of water, and remains as a consistent matrix, in which the cells come to rest.

Considerable advances in our knowledge of the various chromogenic bacteria have been made by the studies of Beyerinck, Lankester, Engelmann, Ewart and others, and have assumed exceptional importance owing to the discovery that Bacteriopurpurin - the red colouring matter contained in certain sulphur bacteria - absorbs certain rays of solar energy, and enables the organism to utilize the energy for its own life-purposes.

Here it absorbs the old Great Western line as far as Prince's Risborough, and continues thence to Grendon Underwood, effecting a junction with the original main line of the Great Central system.

It absorbs carbon dioxide, but is not deliquescent.

At an early stage of development a large cell makes its appearance in the central region of the nucellus; this increases in size and eventually forms three cells; the lowest of these grows vigorously and constitutes the megaspore (embryo-sac),which ultimately absorbs the greater part of the nucellus.

Thus the atmosphere absorbs a part of the sun's rays, and the greater the distance which the rays have to traverse the greater is the proportion which is absorbed, so that on this account the sun appears less bright towards sunset.

Platinum black, for instance, in which the metal is in a state of fine division, absorbs nearly all the light incident on it, while polished platinum reflects the greater part.

A body which absorbs all radiations of all wavelengths would be called a "perfectly black body."

This scheme is particularly applicable to coal-gas Carbon dioxide is absorbed by a potash solution containing one part of potash to between two and three of water; the stronger solution absorbs about 40 volumes of the gas.

An alkaline solution of pyrogallol is also used; this solution rapidly absorbs oxygen, becoming black in colour, and it is necessary to prepare the solution immediately before use.

The most soluble of the constituents of crude coal gas is ammonia, 780 volumes of which are soluble in one volume of water at normal temperature and pressure, and the water in the hydraulic main absorbs a considerable quantity of this compound from the gas and helps to form the ammoniacal liquor, whilst, although the liquor is well agitated by the gas bubbling through it, a partial separation of tar from liquor is effected by gravitation.

This operation was necessitated by the fact that carbon dioxide has the power of breaking up the sulphur compounds formed by the lime, so that until all carbon dioxide is absorbed with the formation of calcium carbonate, the withdrawal of sulphuretted hydrogen cannot proceed, whilst since it is calcium sulphide formed by the absorption of sulphuretted hydrogen by the slaked lime that absorbs the vapour of carbon disulphide, purification from the latter can only be accomplished after the necessary calcium sulphide has been formed.

This liquid is a strong solution of ammonium sulphate, containing about 2 5% free sulphuric acid which absorbs nearly all the ammonia from the gases, without dissolving much of the tarry substances.

This arrangement facilitates the internal fecundation of the female without copulation, the female absorbs the spermatozoa by squeezing them out of the spermatophore between the cloacal lips.

Low-density polythene is also often protected by carbon black which absorbs the ultraviolet light which causes free radical production (see p.54 ).

Type 2b These diamonds contain no nitrogen - but they do contain boron, which absorbs red, orange and yellow light.

A dressing which absorbs and contains the exudate, and prevents maceration is imperative, in order to reduce skin damage.

It then becomes a coherent gel sheet that can be handled and absorbs further exudate.

If a molecule which absorbs UV radiation does not fluoresce it means that it must have lost its energy some other way.

The infant absorbs the mother's subconscious hatred whilst it is trying to construct its ego.

Whilst lime mortar absorbs water it does not allow water ingress.

This gas and dust scatters and absorbs starlight as it passes through the diffuse ism.

The enzyme absorbs nitrogen which in turn has lowered the air pressure.

It also absorbs oxygen to reduce the amount of harmful nitrogen oxides released.

Moorland should act as a sponge which absorbs heavy rainfall, and then releases water slowly into streams and rivers.

The formula contains Vitamin PP and a starch derivative that absorbs and regulates excess sebum as well as aromatic plants that purify the skin.

It also absorbs liquid and will help ensure that the feces do not dry out, but remain soft.

It absorbs solar ultraviolet radiation, which heats the stratosphere.

It neither supports, guides or absorbs shock, but makes surfaces feel uneven.

Any surface that absorbs all wavelengths strongly will appear black.

There is an answer, natural zeolite absorbs ethylene gas and can therefore be used to prolong the life of your vegetables.

Exner attributes the double daily maximum, which is largely a consequence of the 12-hour wave, to a thin layer near the ground, which in the early afternoon absorbs the solar radiation of shortest wave length.

The curious legend, in which the fabulous origin of the so-called society was enshrined (that a certain Christian Rosenkreuz had discovered the secret wisdom of the East on a pilgrimage in the 15th century), was so improbable, though ingenious, that the genesis of the Rosicrucians was generally overlooked or ignored, but the worthy objects of the fratres were soon discovered and supported by several able men; the result being a mass of literature on the subject, which absorbs some 80 pages of Gardner's Catalogue Raisonne of Works on the Occult Sciences (London, 1903).

Silk in the gum, it is found, absorbs these salts more freely than boiled-off; so to use it for weighting there are these great inducements - a saving of the costly and tedious boiling-off, a saving of the 25% weight which would have disappeared in boiling and a surface on which much greater sophistication can be practised than on scoured silk.

The reply to this indictment is that the British land revenue is L16,000,000 annually, whereas Aurangzeb's over a smaller area, allowing for the difference in the value of the rupee, was X110,000,000; though the Indian Civil Service is expensive, its cost is more than covered by the fact that India, under British guarantee, obtains her loans at 31% as against 10% or more paid by native rulers; though India has a heavy military burden, she pays no contribution to the British navy, which protects her seaboard from invasion; the drain of the home charges cannot be very great, as India annually absorbs 6 millions sterling of the precious metals; in 1899-1900, a year of famine, the net imports of gold and silver were 1 3 o millions.

An absorption apparatus as applied to the cooling of liquids consist s s of a generator containing coils to which steam is supplied at suitable pressure, an analyser, a rectifier, a condenser either of the submerged or open type, a refrigerator in which the nearly anhydrous ammonia obtained in the condenser is allowed to evaporate, an absorber through which the weak liquor from the generator continually flows and absorbs the anhydrous vapour produced in the refrigerator, and a pump for forcing the strong liquor produced in the absorber back through an economizer into the analyser where, meeting with steam from the generator, the ammonia gas is again driven off, the process being thus carried on continuously.

Under a recourse agreement, your company bears the risk of bad debts; with a non-recourse agreement, the factor absorbs any losses.

In the absorber a lithium bromide solution absorbs low-pressure refrigerant water vapor produced in the evaporator.

It absorbs into baby's skin much more easily than typical baby oil and works just as well, if not better.

This is due to the perspiration that cotton absorbs, making it cling to the skin when it can cause abrasions and redness.

Try switching to another material like Merino wool, which absorbs sweat better.

Among all the natural and synthetic liners being used today, leather allows your feet to breathe and absorbs moisture best.

Plastic powder is sprayed on the wet ink which absorbs the ink color.

Cotton is best when used for small area rugs rather than wall-to-wall carpeting because it absorbs moisture, flattens quickly, and stains easily.

Water is "hard" when it absorbs different natural elements.

In addition, since memory foam absorbs movement and shock, the individual you are sharing a bed with would not be able to feel you move.

Clay absorbs moisture, and it does so very well.

The company claims that this formulation absorbs approximately twice as much liquid as clumping clay cat litter.

The company estimates that their litter absorbs three times more moisture than other types of litter, and this allows you to use less litter and save money on replacement costs.

When sunlight hits the photovoltaic cells of the panels, a silicon semiconductor absorbs a percentage of the energy and turns it into a current of electricity.

Carbon dioxide absorbs infrared energy emitted from the earth, preventing it from returning to space.

The thermal mass, typically brick, concrete or stone flooring and walls, absorbs the heat during the day and then gradually releases it into the home during the night.

You can use a water collection system that absorbs solar heat to warm the water coming into your home.

Heavy curtains also help to block out the light, and a dark wall color further absorbs any extra interference.

If you end up applying too much, you can always blot the excess with a tissue - a good practice for oilier skin types as it also absorbs some of the excess oil before the foundation has set.

Unlike alcohol based perfume which quickly dissipates once it's applied to the skin, oil settles and absorbs into the skin at a much slower rate.

Perfumed Body Crème comes in a jar form and is a rich and moisturizing lotion, but also absorbs quickly.

The important thing to realize is the tofu's spongy texture absorbs the taste of seasonings and foods with which it is cooked.

Tofu absorbs flavors from its accompanying ingredients like spices and marinades, so you can change up the flavor of your tofu burger quite easily.

You can make seitan taste like just about anything, as it absorbs flavor easily.

The pH of the soil near the gardenia may also affect how it absorbs nutrients.

A brick wall is ideal, for it absorbs heat during the day and radiates it at night, creating constant warmth and a nice micro climate that helps heat the cold frame.

As the forced air pushes through the coils, the refrigerant absorbs the heat out of the air, cooling it; the liquid in the coils is transformed into gas as cold air is directed into the home.

They have the patented Black Pearl Crotch Pad that absorbs shock and provides support.

Switching to organic body butters is one way to reduce the amount of petroleum-based chemicals that your skin absorbs each day.

Thus, the wool fiber absorbs some toxic chemicals whereas our organic merino wool is processed all organically and retains a little natural pleasant smell of the fiber, which goes away within few weeks.

Although wool absorbs vapor, it naturally repels droplets of moisture.

The body readily absorbs these trace minerals when they are bonded to the water molecules.

It also absorbs light, so it slenderizes the figure.

And the anti-reflective coating absorbs bounce-back glare, which is reflected from behind or to the sides.

It absorbs shock if you drop it, protecting your phone from breaking if you drop it.

The cloth absorbs blood and allows clot formation.

Thus bone absorbs more x rays than muscle or fat, and tumors may absorb more x rays than surrounding tissue.

The contrast material absorbs x rays, helping to make soft tissue more easily visible on the x-ray films.

Daily wear soft lenses are made of plastic that is permeable to oxygen and absorbs water; therefore, they are soft and flexible.

As the distention increases, fluids continue to increase, and the intestine absorbs less.

The colon (the large intestine) absorbs water while forming waste products (the stool) from digested food.

After food is digested by the stomach and small intestine, the undigested material passes in liquid form into the colon, which absorbs water, nutrients and salts.

Called Nosebleed QR (Quick Relief), the product is composed of a hydrophilic polymer, a synthetic powder that absorbs blood, and potassium salt that aids in scab formation.

Lead poisoning occurs when a person swallows, absorbs, or inhales lead in any form.

However, getting enough calcium, zinc, and protein may help reduce the amount of lead the body absorbs.

If you home is full of blue, then you may experience a negative energy because earth absorbs water.

The properties of passive energy means it gives in to the other forces surrounding it and at times even absorbs those energies.

In some instances, the skin of the patient absorbs more of the laser's light than the hair.

Dark pigment, as opposed to lighter pigment, readily absorbs the light.

Lastly, a hands on learner requires different materials than a child who loves watching DVD's and absorbs everything on the screen.

The material is available in a wide range of colors because it absorbs and retains dye very well.

Yep, nylon is definitely a good fabric to choose for your extreme bikini because it absorbs very little moisture and offers a smooth fit over the body.

When taking this supplement or eating tryptophan-rich foods, you have to keep in mind that there's a pecking order when it comes to how your body absorbs amino acids.

The body most quickly absorbs vitamin B 12 that has been administered sublingually - or under the tongue.

This means that all of the compounds in the food - including vitamins, minerals, amino acids and fats - all work together to make sure your body absorbs these compounds more efficiently.

Disorders of your digestive tract can impact how your body absorbs vitamin D and other nutrients.

The body absorbs far more of vitamins in liquid forms than it does in pills.

Instead, the bloodstream directly absorbs them.

Your body absorbs vitamin D from sunlight, and it is present in fish, eggs, and fortified dairy products.

Since your body absorbs both food sources of these nutrients and a calcium vitamin D tablet through the intestines, in such cases, deficiency may be an issue.

During the summer, especially, white is an important hue because it reflects light, absorbs perspiration and exudes a fresh, polished appearance even in the steamiest conditions.

Active Air Clean Filter uses a charcoal cartridge that absorbs odors.

The wick absorbs the melted wax and through capillary action draws the melted wax up the wick toward the flame.

Green diamonds (one of the rarest) are created as the diamond absorbs specific types of nuclear radiation during its formation.

Your small intestine absorbs nutrients from foods you eat.

When you use coconut flour for baking, you should bear in mind that its dense consistency readily absorbs liquids in your recipes.

Coconut flour, for example, absorbs liquids readily for which you must compensate with extra liquid.

It also protects your personal items with its sturdy PolyFlex frame, which absorbs shocks and retains the bag's durability.

A cushioned footbed absorbs shock and makes even the faux-wood outsole tolerable to walk on.

The strong and flexible midsole provides comfort and cushioning, while the six-column Shox system absorbs shock.

The Microtech sole absorbs shock, providing a greater degree of comfort.

It has an Air Cushion midsole that absorbs shock and provides stability.

The Earth Spirit footwear collection boasts insoles layered with Geiron2000, a type of foam that absorbs shock and offers cushioned support with every step.

It absorbs moisture and maintains healthy foot circulation.

Their boots are unique because of design features like the Advanced Torque Stability (ATS), which provides better support and stability for the wearer, and Hexcel cushioning, which absorbs shock better.

Some tattoo studios recommend applying an oil based ointment, which forms a greasy protective barrier, while others think it's better to use a lotion or cream that absorbs deep into the skin.

Black ink is actually the easiest color to remove because it absorbs the full spectrum of light.

The receptor absorbs light streaming in and converts it to energy to operate the watch.

Because the Manduka mat absorbs moisture, the surface can harbor bacteria and should be cleaned at least once a month, following the manufacturer's directions.

Obesity surgery changes the way in which your body digests and absorbs food.

Fat blockers reduce the amount of fat your body absorbs and help your body rid itself of fat quicker.

They fortify your digestive tract so it absorbs nutrients better and eliminates waste more efficiently.

It is comprised of silicon dioxide and is used as an additive which absorbs excess liquid in some foods.

To that end, Alli can help reduce caloric intake by changing how your body absorbs dietary fats.

While they may not be the best for working out in (cotton absorbs more moisture), nor will they be as intimidating in the bedroom as leather, satin panties have their place in a boudoir stash.

As popular as Champion's Double Dry Cotton Blend bra is, runners avoid it because it absorbs and retains sweat.

Studies increasingly show that our skin absorbs chemicals far more readily than realized and that it is having adverse effects on our overall health.

It absorbs moisture and yet naturally wicks it away, keeping you dry - and hence, warmer.

Terry cloth readily absorbs water, so any moisture that you don't towel off will soon be absorbed by your robe.

The only way to kill an Immmortal is to behead him, and the beheader absorbs the beheaded's power.

Josie Maran's 100% Pure Argan Oil absorbs easily and works on skin, hair, and cuticles.

The high amount of melanin in black skin absorbs UV rays and helps reduce the risk, but black people are definitely not immune to skin cancer.

This ingredient absorbs UVB rays from the sun.

Freckles are made up of melanin pigment which absorbs nearly every color of laser light, so almost any type of laser can be used to eliminate freckles.

A light moisturizer like Boots Expert Sensitive Light Moisturizing Lotion absorbs rapidly, does not clog pores, and is recommended for all skin types from teenage to mature as well as oily, combination, and dry.

The coordinating Perfumed Milk is a lightweight moisturizer that instantly absorbs into the skin and leaves behind a supple finish.

It also has a comfortable cushioning system that absorbs energy and offers protection.

It dissolves in acids forming cobaltous salts, and on exposure to air it rapidly absorbs oxygen, turning brown in colour.

The porous soil absorbs the moisture, and fresh water is scarce.

It rapidly absorbs the elements of water wherever possible, so that a strip of paper plunged into the gas is rapidly charred.

Below the confluence the Kabul becomes a rapid stream with a great volume of water and gradually absorbs the whole drainage of the Hindu Kush.

He did not, however, infer that since the heat could not have been supplied by the ice, for ice absorbs heat in melting, this experiment afforded conclusive proof against the substantial nature of heat.

No regular follicle is formed, but the odcyte absorbs nutriment from the remaining odgonia.

In Hydra the odcyte is a large amoeboid cell, which sends out pseudopodia amongst the odgonia and absorbs nutriment from them.

In the aquatic, semi-aquatic, and xerophilous types, where the whole surface of the plant absorbs water, perpetually in the first two cases and during rain in the last, the hydrom strand is either much reduced or altogether absent.

The rays which in the absence of the solution of chlorophyll would have occupied those spaces have no power to pass through it, or in other words chlorophyll absorbs those particular rays of light which are missing.

The absorption of these rays implies that the pigment absorbs radiant energy from the sun, and gives us some explanation of its power of constructing the carbohydrates which has been mentioned as the special work of the apparatus.

In some cases, however, they are filled with fused acetate of soda; this salt is solid when cold, but when the can containing it is heated by immersion in hot water it liquefies, and in the process absorbs heat which is given out again on the change of state back to solid.

They derive this moisture from the air by means of aerial roots, developed from the stem and bearing an outer spongy structure, or velamen, consisting of empty cells kept open by spiral thickenings in the wall; this sponge-like tissue absorbs dew and rain and condenses the moisture of the air and passes it on to the internal tissues.

It absorbs carbon dioxide from the air when moist.

It absorbs ammonia gas, forming the compound FeC12.6NH31 which on heating loses ammonia, and, finally, yields ammonium chloride, nitrogen and iron nitride.

The solution absorbs nitric oxide to form a dark brown solution, which loses the gas on heating or by placing in a vacuum.

Ferrous chloride dissolved in strong hydrochloric acid absorbs two molecules of the gas (Kohlschiitter and Kutscheroff, Ber., 1907, 40, p. 873).

It absorbs nitrogen when heated in a current of that gas, forming a nitride.

Additionally, of the energy the plant absorbs, it only stores one tenth of it in the potato or bean or whatever part we eat.

She is always ready for a lesson, and the eagerness with which she absorbs ideas is very delightful.

All day long in their play-time and work-time Miss Sullivan kept spelling into her pupil's hand, and by that Helen Keller absorbed words, just as the child in the cradle absorbs words by hearing thousands of them before he uses one and by associating the words with the occasion of their utterance.