In this same presentation, he rightly criticized Loulié's practical inventions as insufficiently scientific.

When it applies itself to technology it comes up with new discoveries and practical inventions that boost productivity.

They are practical inventions that distribute bait along the bottom of the river bed.

Because of his strange metaphysical talk, however, nobody at the time gave much heed to his very practical invention.

He wrote at some length on grand strategy and worked on a number of ideas for practical inventions.

I'm looking for some more practical inventions this year.

Bacon also argued that science should aim for the first time at practical inventions for the improvement of all human life.

The "practical and elegant" invention, he said, "moves you forward towards a cleaner and quieter city."

I am always willing to deal fairly with those who can supply me with practical inventions.

The theory of evolution leads to no practical invention.