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phlogiston

The correct spelling is phlogiston.

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noun

IPA: /flə(ʊ)ˈdʒɪstɒn/

Say it like: Flo-jis-ton

The correct spelling is phlogiston. The hypothetical fiery principle formerly assumed to be a necessary constituent of combustible bodies and to be given up by them in burning.

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noun

  1. 1.The hypothetical fiery principle formerly assumed to be a necessary constituent of combustible bodies and to be given up by them in burning.

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