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This particle, in association with like particles, constitutes the substance which we call water.
A History of Science: in Five Volumes. Volume I: The Beginnings of Science 1904
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"Well," hoping that I could make it clear, "this earth is formed in a huge globe, part of which is covered by another material, which we term water.
The Blind Spot Austin Hall 1908
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For example, suppose a traveller should tell you that in a certain country men pass unhurt through the fire; and, upon explaining himself, you found he meant by the word fire that which others call water.
The Second Dialogue 1909
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As a teen Nina has grown and was trained for more abilities to use but she's still not all that good at them but she's learning to use each of her parents skills, such as fire, shadow, ice, and a new one called water.
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The hydrophobic portion (made up of a long hydrocarbon chain) dissolves dirt and oils, while the ionic end dissolves in water.
A Bit of Soap Heather McDougal 2009
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Look ... children ... the economy is currently like a cork bobbing in water.
Obama: Figures show recession slowing, despite job report 2009
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Human habitation of the desert is difficult without some machines to temper the air and bring in water.
Sustainable Design Update » Blog Archive » Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taleisin Pre-Fab 2009
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Now Robert Law … you see that that the Orion capsule is the only thing that makes it back to Earth, save the recoverable SRBs and it most likely will land in water.
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Sorry, ladies and gentlemen, I just found a fly in water.
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The hydrophobic portion (made up of a long hydrocarbon chain) dissolves dirt and oils, while the ionic end dissolves in water.
Archive 2009-06-01 Heather McDougal 2009
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