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- [floh-jis-ton, -tuh n]
- /floʊˈdʒɪs tɒn, -tən/
- /flɔˈdʒɪstən/
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- [floh-jis-ton, -tuh n]
- /floʊˈdʒɪs tɒn, -tən/
Definitions of phlogiston word
- noun phlogiston a nonexistent chemical that, prior to the discovery of oxygen, was thought to be released during combustion. 1
- noun phlogiston a hypothetical substance formerly thought to be present in all combustible materials and to be released during burning 0
- noun phlogiston an imaginary element formerly believed to cause combustion and to be given off by anything burning; matter or principle of fire 0
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Origin of phlogiston
First appearance:
before 1720 One of the 49% newest English words
1720-30; < New Latin: inflammability, noun use of Greek phlogistón, neuter of phlogistós inflammable, burnt up; see phlogistic
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phlogiston popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for phlogiston
noun phlogiston
- campfire — A campfire is a fire that you light out of doors when you are camping.
- incandescence — the emission of visible light by a body, caused by its high temperature. Compare luminescence.
- charring — Present participle of char.
- coals — The glowing embers that result when wood is burned, and that can continue to release intense heat (Wikipedia).
- devouring — Present participle of devour.
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