BATH, WATER
\bˈaθ], \bˈaθ], \b_ˈa_θ]\
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In chemistry, consists of a vessel filled with boiling water, or salt water, in which the vessel is placed, that contains the substance to be evaporated. Bathing is much employed in the treatment of disease. The cold bath, especially the cold sea bath, is a sedative and indirect tonic: the warm bath a relaxant; and the hot bath a stimulant. The regular use of the bath is extremely conducive to health; but if too much indulged in, it is apt to produce injurious effects.
By Robley Dunglison
