SAND BATH
\sˈand bˈaθ], \sˈand bˈaθ], \s_ˈa_n_d b_ˈa_θ]\
Definitions of SAND BATH
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By William R. Warner
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In chemistry, a b. consisting of fine dry sand, used for immersing retorts, etc., which are to be heated gradually to a comparatively high temperature.
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A b. of sand, usually heated to 118.4-122 F. for a general b., and to 122-132.8 F. for a partial b.; used as a diaphoretic.
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
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