...that this phenomenon is inexplicable on the supposition of heat being matter; and that those effects which have been referred to the operation of a peculiar...on a vibratory motion of the particles of bodies; and that from the generation, communication, or abstraction of this motion, all the phenomena abscribed...

...be not altered. All the effects of heat, according to this theory, depend therefore entirely on the vibratory motion of the particles of bodies. According as this is more or less intense, a higher or lower temperature is produced ; and as it predominates over, is nearly equal,...

...be not altered. All the effects of heat, according to this theory, depend tlierefore entirely on the vibratory motion of the particles of bodies. According as this is more or less intense, a higher or lower temperature is produced ; and as it predominates over— is nearly...