| 单词 | bolognian phosphorus |
| 释义 | > as lemmasBolognian phosphorus Bolognian phosphorus n. (also Bononian phosphorus) a phosphorescent preparation of Bologna stone and gum. [Compare post-classical Latin phosphorus bononiensis (1678 or earlier), phosphorus bologniensis (1741 or earlier).] ΚΠ a1703 R. Hooke Lect. Light in Posthumous Wks. (1705) 142 In the same manner as..the well prepared Bononian or Baldwin Phosphorus..shew their Natures, when..acted upon by Light. 1726 W. Derham Philos. Exper. R. Hooke & Other Virtuoso's 174 (heading) Bolognian phosphorus. 1789 R. Watson Chem. Ess. (new ed.) V. 207 Artificial Bononian phosphorus made from calcined oyster shells and flowers of sulphur. 1822 T. Webster Imison's Elem. Sci. & Art (new ed.) II. 90 Sulphate of barytes..when calcined..forms the Bolognian phosphorus. 1866 Sci. Amer. 27 June 407/3 These phosphoric compounds, called after their inventors Canton's, Baldwin's, Bolognian phosphorus, etc., were formerly of no use whatever. < as lemmas |
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