How should the isaron measure be determined using water and eggs?
Synopsis
The standard isaron measure is determined by filling a vessel with water, pouring it into another vessel, placing 43 eggs in the first vessel, and returning the water until it overflows. The remaining water indicates the volume equivalent to the isaron.
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