The atoms of each element are globular or nearly so; and that the spiral, spicular and other figures ascribed to these atoms are fictitious, unnecessary, and are inconsistent with the uniformity of nature, and are repugnant to experience.


In: D.S.L. Cardwell (ed.), John Dalton & the Progress of Science

Bryan Higgins Quotes

The atoms of each element are globular or nearly so; and that the spiral, spicular and other figures ascribed to these atoms are fictitious,...

The atoms of each element are globular or nearly so; and that the spiral, spicular and other figures ascribed to these atoms are fictitious,...

The atoms of each element are globular or nearly so; and that the spiral, spicular and other figures ascribed to these atoms are fictitious,...

The atoms of each element are globular or nearly so; and that the spiral, spicular and other figures ascribed to these atoms are fictitious,...