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Archibald Williams explains the scientific principles behind common mechanisms and physical phenomena such as steam, electricity, light, and hydraulics. The text focuses on the fundamental operation of everyday devices rather than specific models or detailed technical specifications.

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perfect, 28. Compensating gear, 107, 108 . Compound engines, 59; arrangement of, 61; invention of, 59. Compound locomotives, 62. Compound microscope, 261. Condenser, marine, 71, 72 ; of Ruhmkorff coil, 123. Conduit, 176. Convex lens, image cast by, 236 . Conjugate foci, 262. Cornet, 308. Corti, rods of, 274. Coxwell, 348. Cream separator, 381, 383 . Current, reversal of electric, 130 , 131; transformation of, 124. Cushioning of steam, 55. Cycle, gearing of, 439. Cylinder, hydraulic press, 363 ; steam, 49 . Danes, 382. Dead point, 47. De Brouwer stoker, 401. Detector in Chubb lock, 435.

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