It is scarce necessary to observe that the experiments here quoted, are far from being the only ones on which the above conclusions rest.”
T. B.
[239] Possibly a ratio exists between the solubility of gases in water, and the solubility of water in gases. It is probable from Mr. Wm. Henry’s curious experiments on the muriatic acid, that the absolute quantity of water in many gases, may be ascertained by means of its decomposition by the electric spark.
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