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A29007 New experiments physico-mechanical, touching the air; New experiments physico-mechanical, touching the spring of the air, and its effects Boyle, Robert, 1627-1691.; Sharrock, Robert, 1630-1684.; Boyle, Robert, 1627-1691. Defence of the doctrine touching the spring and weight of the air.; Boyle, Robert, 1627-1691. Examen of Mr. T. Hobbes his Dialogus physicus de naturâ aëris. 1682 (1682) Wing B4000_PARTIAL; Wing B3942_PARTIAL; ESTC R23366 337,085 461

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