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cury. In a few seconds all the inner surface of the glass is 

 covered with tiny drops of water, which become condensed 

 and run downwards. 



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187. Pitcher-Plant : Nepenthes distillatoria (Linnasus). 



The leaves of other plants, more tenacious of the per- 

 spiration they distil, collect it in little cups, which are 



