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Inorganic chemistry, that which treats
of inorganic or mineral substances. -- Organic
chemistry, that which treats of the substances
which form the structure of organized beings and their products,
whether animal or vegetable; -- called also chemistry of the
carbon compounds. There is no fundamental difference between
organic and inorganic chemistry. -- Physiological
chemistry, the chemistry of the organs and tissues
of the body, and of the various physiological processes incident
to life. -- Practical chemistry, or
Applied chemistry, that which treats of the
modes of manufacturing the products of chemistry that are useful
in the arts, of their applications to economical purposes, and of
the conditions essential to their best use. -- Pure
chemistry, the consideration of the facts and
theories of chemistry in their purely scientific relations,
without necessary reference to their practical applications or
mere utility.

Chem"i*type (?), n.
[Chemical + -type.] (Engraving) One of
a number of processes by which an impression from an engraved
plate is obtained in relief, to be used for printing on an
ordinary printing press.


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