Experiments and observations on the following subjects; 1. On the preparation, calcination, and medicinal uses of magnesia alba. 2. On the solvent qualities of calcined magnesia. 3. On the variety in the solvent powers of quick-lime, when used in different quantities. 4. On varioius absorbents, as promoting or retrading putrefaction. 5. On the comparative antiseptic powers of vegetable infusions prepared with lime, &c. 6. On the sweetening properties of fixed air. By Thomas Henry, apothecary.

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MDCCLXXIII. [1773]