PHLOGISTON


Meaning of PHLOGISTON in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ flɔˈdʒɪstən ]

n. a substance formerly supposed to exist in all combustible bodies, and to be released in combustion. [mod.L f. Gk phlogizo set on fire f. phlox phlogos flame]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.