Associations to the word «Phlogiston»
Noun
Adverb
Wiktionary
PHLOGISTON, noun. (chemistry) (historical) The hypothetical fiery principle formerly assumed to be a necessary constituent of combustible bodies and to be given up by them in burning.
PHLOGISTON THEORY, noun. (chemistry) an obsolete scientific theory of combustion
Dictionary definition
PHLOGISTON, noun. A hypothetical substance once believed to be present in all combustible materials and to be released during burning.
Wise words
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