Sentence examples for forms of the elements from inspiring English sources

Thomas argued that the substantial forms of the elements are destroyed and that only the qualities contribute to the mixture.

Averroes rejects Avicenna's theory and argues that the substantial forms of the elements are diminished in the compound (Comm. magnum De caelo III.67).

This shows that I r r ( S c ) consists precisely of the normal forms of the elements of the semigroup sgp ⟨ X | S ⟩.

But he deviates from Avicenna in that the forms of the elements are not preserved; they are only virtually present in the compound, in that their powers survive (De mixtione elementorum, cf. Summa theol. Ia q. 76 a. 4).

The formation of RNA, a vital precursor to life as we know it on Earth, at least, requires the presence of certain forms of the elements boron and molybdenum.

Avicenna's answer is that the substantial forms of the elements remain unaltered when a compound is formed; only the qualities of the elements are altered and unite to a mean quality (qualitas media), or complexion (complexio).

Two crystalline forms of the element are known: close-packed hexagonal below about 230 °C (450 °F) and body-centred cubic above.

Distribution of prophylactic iodine — which saturates the organ's receptors, blocking attachment by radioactive forms of the element — was slow after the Chernobyl incident.

ALLOTROPES of carbon varying forms of the element in which the atoms are stuck together in different patterns have a mixed record of practical use.

In the presence of iron oxide particles, occlusion of P frequently occurs in these bodies, especially with forms of the element that are pedogenic in origin.

The uptake of different forms and complexes of elements in mushrooms should, however, be considered in more detail as the impacts on human health may vary depending on the chemical forms of the element ingested.