Associations to the word «Phlogiston»

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

PHLOGISTON, noun. A hypothetical substance once believed to be present in all combustible materials and to be released during burning.