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A History of Hindu Chemistry from the Earliest Times to the Middle of the Sixteenth Century A.D. v1.c10.t10: Fluidity

A History of Hindu Chemistry from the Earliest Times to the Middle of the Sixteenth Century A.D. v1.c10.t10

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Fluidity

v1.c10.t10.1

“13. Fluidity is the cause of original trickling.

v1.c10.t10.2

“It affects earth, light and water. It is natural and essential in water; adscititious in earth and light; being induced by exhibition of fire in molten substances, as lac, gold etc.

v1.c10.t10.3

"Fluidity is perceptible by external senses, sight and touch.

v1.c10.t10.4

"In hail and ice, fluidity essentially subsists, but is obstructed by an impediment arising from an unseen virtue which renders the water solid.