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FRESH WATER

Volume 9 · 64 words · 1823 Edition

is that not tinctured or impregnated with salt or saline particles enough to be discovered by the sense. Such generally is that of springs, rains, wells, lakes, &c.

The dulcifying or making of salt water fresh is a secret that has been long sought with great attention. For an account of the principal attempts that have been made with this view, see Sea Water.