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Example sentences for "certain substances"

  • Qualitative analysis refers to those examinations which relate simply to the presence or the absence of certain substances, irrespective of their quantities.

  • The sublimates should be carefully observed, as they indicate often with great certainty the presence of certain substances; for instance, that of arsenic.

  • We use those reagents, or tests, for the purpose of ascertaining the presence or the absence of certain substances, through the peculiar phenomena produced when brought in contact with them.

  • Certain substances known as galactosides, which are combinations of galactose and some substances other than carbohydrates, are found in the nerve and brain tissues of the animal body.

  • The chemical changes in the food materials, after they are eaten, are brought about through the action of certain substances known as soluble ferments or "enzymes.

  • The Specific Gravity~ of urine is one of the points by means of which the presence of certain substances more or less abnormal in character is determined.

  • The diet employed in making these tests consists of different amounts of certain substances known to be diuretic in character.

  • Certain substances, called enzymes, formed by glands cause the digestion of food.

  • Certain substances found in the body wastes from animals are necessary to the life of a green plant.

  • Certain substances in the bile aid especially in the absorption of fats.

  • It is probable that many of the chemical transformations in physiological processes, such as digestion, are assisted by certain substances acting as catalytic agents.

  • It has the power to change the color of certain substances called indicators.

  • If, however, certain substances such as common salt are dissolved in the water, the resulting solutions are found to be conductors of electricity.

  • Photography is based on this property in certain substances (for instance, in the salts of silver).

  • Among the phenomena accompanying the combustion of certain substances, the phenomenon of flame attracts attention.

  • Eckstein on the comparative deodorising values of certain substances.

  • Facilitating induction; susceptible of being acted upon by induction; as certain substances have a great inductive capacity.

  • Tooth edge, the sensation excited in the teeth by grating sounds, and by the touch of certain substances, as keen acids.


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    Some common collocations, pairs and triplets of words:
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