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Naples Water

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These are solutions of the active bonate of soda, 15 grains; fluid magnesia, 1 ounce; simple sulphuretted water, 2 principles of bodies, obtained by digesting ounces; aerated water, 16 ounces. Intro- them in alcohol more or less dilute. Ethereal duce the sulphuretted water into the bottle tinctures are similar solutions prepared with last. ether. (See Nos. 35, &c.) Where percolation the directions laid down in No. 41 should be carefully followed to ensure success.

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