Phlogiston

noun

/flə(ʊ)ˈdʒɪstɒn/

Word Frequency: 0.2

Definitions

1.nounThe 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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