Cyclopædia
Assuming strengthener is required, the following 6 results were found.
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AROMATIChttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/unclassified/AROMATIC
AROMATIC, Aromaticus,is understood of a Drug, Plant, or the like, which yields a brisk, agreeable smell, and a warm, spicy taste. Such are Frankincense, Storax, Benzoin, Cinnamon, Mace, Cloves, Nutmeg, Pepper, etc.—Such also are Lavender, Marjoram,...
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- Author: Ephraïm Chambers
- Category: Unclassified
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ALOEShttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/biotechnology/medicine/ALOES
The best is of a blackish purple Colour, and so light as to swim on Water: It is hot and drying; and esteemed a great Strengthener of the Nerves. Some pharmaceutical Writers make a Distinction between Aloes, Lignum Aloes, and Xylo Aloes; which may...
- Type: Article
- Author: Ephraïm Chambers
- Category: Medicine
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ASTRINGENTShttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/biotechnology/medicine/ASTRINGENTS
as before. Astringents therefore stand opposed to Laxatives. See PURGATIVE, etc. Hence, astringents are of the Class of Strengtheners, or Corroborants; the Nature and Operation whereof, see under the Article STRENGTHENER. Astringents only differ from...
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- Author: Ephraïm Chambers
- Category: Medicine
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AIDhttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/religion/law/AID
AID, or Aide, Auxilium, literally denotes the Help, Succor, or Assistance, which any Person lends another when too weak to do, or avoid something. See ASSISTANT. The Word is French, formed, according to M. Menage, from the Italian Aiutare; and that from...
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- Author: Ephraïm Chambers
- Category: Law
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ANANAShttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/natural-history/ANANAS
ANANAS, in Natural History, by some called Nanas, by others Guaynabo, and by us popularly the Pine-Apple on account of the resemblance it bears to the Cones of Pines or Firs; is a fine Indian Fruit, which grows on a Plant like the Fig-tree, and of the...
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- Author: Ephraïm Chambers
- Category: Natural History
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ANTIPERISTASIShttps://chambers.encyclo.eu/index.php/physics/philosophy/ANTIPERISTASIS
ANTIPERISTASIS, in Philosophy, the Action of two opposite Qualities, one whereof, by its Opposition excites and heightens the Force of the other. See QUALITY. This Word is Greek, Ἀντιπερίστασις; formed of ἀντί, contra against, and περιίστημι, to stand...
- Type: Article
- Author: Ephraïm Chambers
- Category: Philosophy