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  • AUGEShttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/mix-d-mathematics/astronomy/AUGES

    AUGES, in Astronomy, two points in a planet’s orbit otherwise called apsides. See APSIDES. One of the auges is particularly denominated the apogee, the other perigee. See APOGEE and PERIGEE. AUGES

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ephraïm Chambers
    • Category: Astronomy

  • ARCTIChttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/mix-d-mathematics/astronomy/ARCTIC

    ARCTIC, Arctic, in Astronomy, an epithet givento the North Pole, or the pole raised above our horizon. See NORTH, and POLE. It is called the Arctic Pole, on account of the constellation of the Little Bear, in Greek called ἄρκτος; the first starin the...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ephraïm Chambers
    • Category: Astronomy

  • ANTISCIhttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/mix-d-mathematics/geography/ANTISCI

    ANTISCI, or Antoeci, in Geography, the People who inhabit on different sides of the Equator; and who, of consequence, at Noon, have their Shadows projected opposite ways. See SHADOW. The People of the North are Antisci to those of the South; the one...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ephraïm Chambers
    • Category: Geography

  • ANALEMMAhttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/unclassified/ANALEMMA

    ANALEMMA, a Planisphere; or Projection of the Sphere, on the Plane of the Meridian, orthographically made, by straight Lines and Ellipses; the Eye being supposed to be at an infinite Distance; and in the East or West Points of the Horizon. See...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ephraïm Chambers
    • Category: Unclassified

  • CHEVALIERhttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/unclassified/CHEVALIER

    CHEVALIER, a French Term, ordinarily signifying a Knight. See KNIGHT. It is us'd, in Heraldry, to signify any Cavalier, or Horseman arm'd at all Points ; by the Romans call'd Cataphractus Eques, now out of ute, and only to be seen in Coat-Armour. See...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ephraïm Chambers
    • Category: Unclassified

  • ALKALIZATEhttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/unclassified/ALKALIZATE

    ALKALIZATE, or Alkalinize Bodies, among chemists, are such as have their Pores naturally so formed, that they are fit to be pierced, and put into Motion by the Points of an Acid poured upon them. See ACID. ALKALIZATE

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ephraïm Chambers
    • Category: Unclassified

  • ABBOThttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/religion/theology/ABBOT

    ABBOT or ABBAT, the Chief, or Superior of an Abbey, of the Male Kind. See ABBEY, and ABBESS. The Name Abbot is originally Hebrew, where it signifies Father. The Jews call Father in their Language Ab ; whence the Chaldees and Syrians form'd Abba ; and...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ephraïm Chambers
    • Category: Theology

  • AGEhttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/unclassified/AGE

    AGE, the natural duration of anything; and particularly of the life of man. See DURATION, and LIFE. The ordinary age of mankind has been occasionally varied, in such manner as to afford a fine instance of the wisdom of Providence. See the article...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ephraïm Chambers
    • Category: Unclassified

  • ARMShttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/unclassified/ARMS

    ARMS, Arma,all Kinds of Weapons, whether for Defense or Offence. See WEAPON, DEFENSE, etc. The Arms of Offense, are the Sword, Pistol, Musket, Bayonet, Pike, etc. See SWORD, GUN, etc. Arms of Defense. See under Armor. Fire-Arms. See FIRE-ARMS. The...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ephraïm Chambers
    • Category: Unclassified

  • ASHEShttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/unclassified/ASHES

    ASHES, Cinis,the terrene or earthy Part of Wood, and other combustible Bodies, remaining after they are burned or consumed with Fire. See Earth, Burning, Fire, etc. Ashesare properly the Earth, and fixed Salts of the Fuel, which the Fire cannot raise,...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ephraïm Chambers
    • Category: Unclassified

  • ALMONDhttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/unclassified/ALMOND

    ALMOND, Amygdala, a kind of Fruit, enclosed with a thick Stone, and under a thin Skin. See FRUIT. The Almond is the Produce of a pretty tall Tree, resembling a Peach Tree; frequent in Germany, France, and the neighbouring Countries; as also in Barbary,...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ephraïm Chambers
    • Category: Unclassified

  • AMAZONhttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/mix-d-mathematics/chronology/AMAZON

    AMAZON, in Antiquity, a Term signifying a bold, courageous Woman; capable of daring, hardy Achievements. See VIRAGO, HEROINE, etc. The Word is borrowed from the Amazons, a Nation of warlike Women, in Scythia, inhabiting near the Tanais; who lived...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ephraïm Chambers
    • Category: Chronology

  • AZYMUShttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/unclassified/AZYMUS

    AZYMUS, something not fermented, or that is without leaven. See FERMENT and LEAVEN. The term azymus is much used in the disputes betwixt those of the Greek and Romish Church; the latter of whom contend, that the bread in the mass ought to be azymus,...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ephraïm Chambers
    • Category: Unclassified

  • ARTICLEhttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/unclassified/ARTICLE

    ARTICLE,Articulus, a little Part or Division of a Book, Writing, or the like—Aquinas divides his Sum of Theology, into several Questions; and each Question into divers Articles—Such an Account consists of so many Articles. Article is also used for the...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ephraïm Chambers
    • Category: Unclassified

  • ANATOMYhttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/biotechnology/anatomy/anatomy

    ANATOMY, the Art of dissecting, or artificially taking to pieces, the solid Parts of Animal Bodies; in order to an exact Discovery of their Structure and Economy. See ANIMAL, BODY, DISSECTION, and ECONOMY. Anatomy makes a great Branch of that Division...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ephraïm Chambers
    • Category: Anatomy

  • ANOMALYhttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/mix-d-mathematics/astronomy/ANOMALY

    ANOMALY, in Astronomy, is the Distance of a Planet from the Aphelion or Apogee; or an irregularity in the Motion of a Planet, whereby it deviates from the Aphelion or Apogee. See PLANET, APHELION, and APOGEE. Kepler distinguishes three kinds of...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ephraïm Chambers
    • Category: Astronomy

  • ETHEREALhttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/unclassified/ETHEREAL

    ETHEREAL, ethereus, something that belongs to Ether, or is of the Nature of Ether. See ETHER.Thus, we say, the Ethereal Space; Ethereal Regions, &c.—Some of the Ancients divided the Universe, with respect to the Matter contained therein, into Elementary...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ephraïm Chambers
    • Category: Unclassified

  • ATLANTIShttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/unclassified/ATLANTIS

    ATLANTIS, or ATLANTICA, in Antiquity an Island spoken of by Plato and other Writers, under some extraordinary Circumstances; and rendered famous by a Controversy among the Moderns about it. The most distinct Account of this celebrated Place, is given...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ephraïm Chambers
    • Category: Unclassified

  • ANGELICAhttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/unclassified/ANGELICA

    ANGELICA, called also ARCHANGELICA, and Radix Angelica, a medicinal Plant, thus named, on account of its great Virtue as an Alexipharmic or Counterpoison. See ALEXIPHARMIC. It is of a sweet Smell, and aromatic Taste; and is loaded with a highly exalted...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ephraïm Chambers
    • Category: Unclassified

  • ARGUMENThttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/physics/philosophy/ARGUMENT

    ARGUMENT, Argumentum, in Philosophy, as defined by Cicero, is some probable Matter alleged to gain Belief. See PROBABILITY, BELIEF, etc. Others, somewhat more scientifically, define Argument, a Medium, from whose Connection with two Extremes, the...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Ephraïm Chambers
    • Category: Philosophy
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