phlogiston

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Synonyms: phlogistic, phlogistian, phlogistons

Antonyms: phlogistic, phlogistian, phlogistons

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|chemistry|historical}} The [[hypothetical]] [[fiery]] [[principle]] formerly [[assume]]d to be a [[necessary]] [[constituent]] of [[combustible]] [[body#Noun|bodies]] and to be [[give up|given up]] by them in [[burn]]ing.

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