THEORY OF EXCHANGES
\θˈi͡əɹi ɒv ɛkst͡ʃˈe͡ɪnd͡ʒɪz], \θˈiəɹi ɒv ɛkstʃˈeɪndʒɪz], \θ_ˈiə_ɹ_i_ ɒ_v ɛ_k_s_tʃ_ˈeɪ_n_dʒ_ɪ_z]\
Definitions of THEORY OF EXCHANGES
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A theory introduced by Prevost, for explaining the equilibrium of temperature of any body, is founded on the supposition that the quantity of heat which a body diffuses by radiation is equal to the quantity which it receives by radiation from surrounding bodies, and which it either absorbs wholly or in part.
By Daniel Lyons
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Snake's-head
- Guinea-hen flower; -- so called in England because its spotted petals resemble the scales of a snake's head.