[26] By recent experiments I find the heat evolved in the union of oxygen and hydrogen, would raise the temperature of the same weight of water 6500°.
[27] See Dr. Henry’s note, Manch. Memoirs, vol. 5, page 679.
[28] The aqueous vapour in this case maybe considered as insignificant.
[29] A gas found in oil and coal gas. See Manchester Memoirs, vol. 4 (new series), page 73.
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