phlogistic

[US]/fləʊˈdʒɪstɪk/
[UK]/fləˈdʒɪstɪk/

Translation

adj.pertaining to inflammation or fever; relating to phlogiston, a historical concept in chemistry

Phrases & Collocations

phlogistic theory

phlogistic concept

phlogistic substance

phlogistic explanation

phlogistic model

phlogistic reaction

phlogistic process

phlogistic view

phlogistic phenomena

Example Sentences

the phlogistic theory was widely accepted in the 18th century.

many scientists debated the validity of the phlogistic concept.

phlogistic ideas were eventually replaced by modern chemistry.

the phlogistic model failed to explain combustion accurately.

understanding phlogistic theory is important for historical chemistry.

phlogistic substances were thought to be released during burning.

critics of phlogistic theory pointed out its inconsistencies.

phlogistic explanations were common before the discovery of oxygen.

the decline of phlogistic theory marked a turning point in chemistry.

phlogistic views were challenged by new experimental evidence.

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