1863 The manufacture of liquors, wines, and cordials

19

AMBERGRIS.

brandy, and the latter gives the appearance of age to

liquors.

AMMONIA.

This is commonly obtained by the action of lime on muriate of ammonia or sal ammoniac. Water of ammonia is used in low proof liquors, for giving in combination with ethers;' essences,

own presence.

cate its

AMBERGRIS.

This substance is found floating on the sea, or thrown by the waves upon the shores of various countries, particularly in the southern hemisphere ; is now generally believed to be produced in the intes- tines of the spermaceti whale. It is found in round- ish or amorphous shaped pieces, usually small, but sometimes of considerable magnitude ; and masses have been found weighing from 50 to 200 pounds.