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Pneumatic Apparatus. An apparatus for generating, collecting, and exhibiting gases. A, is a vessel containing some ingredients for generating gas; B, a pipe to convey it to the glass vessel; D, tilled with water, which is driven out as the gas enters ; C, is a resting bar, and a vessel of water to let in D when full of gas for use.

 
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