phlogiston
Pronunciation
  • IPA: /flə(ʊ)ˈdʒɪstɒn/
Noun

phlogiston (uncountable)

  1. (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.
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