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phlo·gis·ton (flō-jĭs'tŏn', -tən)
n.
A hypothetical substance formerly thought to be a volatile constituent of all combustible substances, released as flame in combustion.

[From Greek, neuter of phlogistos, inflammable, from phlogizein, to set on fire, from phlox, phlog-, flame.]




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