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Microcosm

MIC'ROCOSM, n. [Gr. small, and world.] Literally, the little world; but used for man, supposed to be an epitome of the universe or great world. Microcosmic salt,a triple salt of soda, ammonia and phosphoric ac...

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MIC'ROCOSM, n. [Gr. small, and world.] Literally, the little world; but used for man, supposed to be an epitome of the universe or great world.

Microcosmic salt,a triple salt of soda, ammonia and phosphoric acid, obtained from urine.

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