Cyclopædia
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AZIMUTHhttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/mix-d-mathematics/astronomy/AZIMUTH
AZIMUTH, in astronomy.—The azimuth of the sun, or a star, is an arch of the horizon; comprehended between the meridian of the place, and any given vertical. See MERIDIAN and VERTICAL. The azimuth is the complement of the eastern and western amplitude to...
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- Author: Ephraïm Chambers
- Category: Astronomy
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ALTERANThttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/biotechnology/medicine/ALTERANT
ALTERANT, or Alterative, in Medicine, a Property, or Power in certain Remedies, whereby they induce an Alteration in the Body, and dispose it for Health or Recovery, by correcting some Indisposition; without occasioning any sensible Evacuation. See...
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- Author: Ephraïm Chambers
- Category: Medicine
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ADOPTIVIhttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/religion/theology/ADOPTIVI
ADOPTIVI, or Adoptiani, was an ancient sect in religion; thus called, from the manner in which they conceived our Savior to be the Son of God.They took their rise from Felix of Urgel, and Elipand of Toledo; the latter of whom writing to the former, for...
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- Author: Ephraïm Chambers
- Category: Theology
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AIGUISÉEhttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/rhetoric/heraldry/AIGUISÉE
AIGUISÉE, or AGUISSÉE, or ÉQUISÉE, in heraldry, a term applied to a cross, when its four ends are sharpened, so however as to terminate in obtuse angles. See CROSS. The cross aiguisée differs from the cross fitchee, in that the latter goes tapering by...
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- Author: Ephraïm Chambers
- Category: Heraldry
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ABSCISSEhttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/mathematics/geometry/ABSCISSE
ABSCISSE, ABSCISSA, in Conies, a Part of the Diameter, or transverse Axis of a Conic Section, intercepted between the Vertex or Tome other fix'd Point, and a Semiordinate. See CONIC SECTION. Such are the Lines AP, AP, &c. (Tab. Conics, Fig. 20.)...
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- Author: Ephraïm Chambers
- Category: Geometry
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ABSTRUSEhttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/unclassified/ABSTRUSE
ABSTRUSE, denotes something to be deep hidden, or far-removed from the common Apprehensions, and ways of conceiving ; in opposition to what is obvious and palpable. In this Sense, Metaphysicks is an abstruse Science ; the new Doctrine of Infinites is...
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- Author: Ephraïm Chambers
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ACHILLEIShttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/unclassified/ACHILLEIS
ACHILLEIS, or Achilleid, a celebrated Poem of Statius, wherein he proposed to deliver the whole Life and Actions of that Hero. See POEM. It only takes in his Infancy, the Poet being prevented from proceeding, by Death. The Achilleid is of the Heroic or...
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- Author: Ephraïm Chambers
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ALLANTOIShttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/biotechnology/anatomy/ALLANTOIS
ALLANTOIS, Allantois, in Anatomy, a third Coat or Membrane of a Foetus, investing part thereof, in the manner of a Scarf, or Collar, extending from the Cartilago Xiphoides, to the bottom of the Hips. See FOETUS.The Allantois makes part of the...
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- Author: Ephraïm Chambers
- Category: Anatomy
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ALLEGATIONhttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/unclassified/ALLEGATION
ALLEGATION, the Citation, or Quotation of an Authority, Book, Passage, &c. to make good any Point, or Assertion. See QUOTATION, CITATION, AUTHORITY, &c.
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- Author: Ephraïm Chambers
- Category: Unclassified
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ASSUMPTIONhttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/unclassified/ASSUMPTION
ASSUMPTION, Assumptio, a Feast celebrated in the Roman Church, in honour of the miraculous Ascent of the Holy Virgin Body and Soul, into Heaven. See FEAST, VIRGIN, &c. This Word is compounded of the Latin ad, to, and sumo, I take. This Feast is held...
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- Author: Ephraïm Chambers
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ADMIRATIONhttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/grammar/ADMIRATION
ADMIRATION, in Grammar, a Point or Character, intimating something worthy to be admired or wondered at.—It is expressed thus (!). See CHARACTER. ADMIRATION
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- Author: Ephraïm Chambers
- Category: Grammar
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ADESSENARIIhttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/religion/theology/ADESSENARII
ADESSENARII, a Sect in Religion, who hold that Jesus Christ is really present in the Eucharist, but in a manner different from what the Romanists hold. See EUCHARIST, etc.The Adessenarii, also called Impanatores, are divided into four different opinions...
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- Author: Ephraïm Chambers
- Category: Theology
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ASSA-FOETIDAhttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/unclassified/ASSA-FOETIDA
ASSA-FOETIDA, or Asa-Foetida, a Gum or Resin,brought from the East-Indies, of a brownish Colour, a sharp Taste, and a very strong, offensive Smell; whence it is also called Stercus Diaboli, or Devil’s Dirt. It is not known from what Plant this Gum is...
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- Author: Ephraïm Chambers
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ÆCHMALOTARCHAhttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/mix-d-mathematics/chronology/ÆCHMALOTARCHA
ÆCHMALOTARCHA, in Antiquity, a Greek Term, signifying, Chief or Leader of the Captives. The Jews who refused to follow Zerubbabel, and return with him to Jerusalem, after the Babylonish Captivity; created an Aechmalotarcha, to govern them.—Not that the...
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- Author: Ephraïm Chambers
- Category: Chronology
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AECHMALOTARCHAhttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/unclassified/AECHMALOTARCHA
AECHMALOTARCHA, in Antiquity, a Greek Term, signifying, Chief or Leader of the Captives. The Jews who refused to follow Zerubbabel, and return with him to Jerusalem, after the Babylonish Captivity; created an Aechmalotarcha, to govern them.—Not that the...
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- Author: Ephraïm Chambers
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AURUM FULMINANShttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/unclassified/AURUM%20FULMINANS
AURUM FULMINANS, fulminating or thundering gold. See AURUM FULMINANS. It is inflammable, not only by fire, but also by a gentle heat and gives a report much louder than that of gunpowder. Its effect is commonly said to be principally downwards; in...
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- Author: Ephraïm Chambers
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ANGLES OF A WALL, in Architecture, is the Point, or Corner, where the two Sides or Faces of a Wall meet. See WALL, CORNER, &c. ANGLES OF A WALL
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- Author: Ephraïm Chambers
- Category: Architecture
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AUTUMNAL EQUINOXhttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/unclassified/AUTUMNAL%20EQUINOX
AUTUMNAL EQUINOX, is the time when the sun is in the autumnal point. See EQUINOX. AUTUMNAL EQUINOX
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- Author: Ephraïm Chambers
- Category: Unclassified