Phlogiston Definition

phlogiston

English

Etymology

Coined by Stahl in 1702, from Ancient Greek φλογιστόν, neuter of φλογιστός ‘inflammable’, from φλογίζειν ‘to set fire to’, from φλόξ ‘flame’.

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.

Related terms

• dephlogisticated air

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