Words Like PHLOGISTON

We have put together a list of words that are similar to PHLOGISTON.

2 Alternative Words Similar to phlogiston

1 Matter Noun      Synonym Words Like Matter
2 Substance Noun      Synonym Words Like Substance

5 definitions of phlogiston

1 The hypothetical principle of fire, or inflammability, regarded by Stahl as a chemical element.
2 a hypothetical substance once believed to be present in all combustible materials and to be released during burning
3 A hypothetical substance formerly thought to be a volatile constituent of all combustible substances, released as flame in combustion.
4 In old chemistry, the supposed principle of inflammability; the matter of fire in composition with other bodies.
5 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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