phlogiston

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IPA /flə(ʊ)ˈdʒɪstɒn/

Noun

phlogiston 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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Synonyms

phlogisticated air inflammable air protyle chemism pyroacid pyroacetic spirit lampic acid pyroleter volatile inert gas spirit of vitriol phosphoretted hydrogen wood spirit phosphureted hydrogen pure air wood gas

Associated

calx caloric combustible combustion substance oxygen nomenclature theory substances oxide burning metals

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