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phlogiston

UK /flə(ʊ)ˈdʒɪstɒn/ | US /flə(ʊ)ˈdʒɪstɒn/

The hypothetical fiery principle formerly assumed to be a necessary constituent of combustible bodies and to be given up by them in burning.

phlogiston in 30 Seconds

  • (noun) The hypothetical fiery principle formerly assumed to be a necessary constituent of combustible bodies and to be given up by them in burning.

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun The hypothetical fiery principle formerly assumed to be a necessary constituent of combustible bodies and to be given up by them in burning.
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