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RefNoRBO/6/105
AltRefNoRBO.6.311
LevelItem
TitleConcerning the instrument for distillation described in the Digester Book by Denis Papin
Date21 April 1686
DescriptionAlso experiments with the engine for distilling several degrees of rarefaction using lemon peel in the inner pot; concerning trials with raw 'coinces' (quinces) which have been put in 'gelly' and wine
LanguageEnglish
Extent3 sides
FormatManuscript
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AccessStatusOpen
RelatedRecordCLP/18i/17
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CodePersonNameDates
NA5721Papin; Denis (1647 - 1713); natural philosopher and inventor1647 - 1713
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