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Definitions from the WebPhlogistonPart of Speech: Noun Sense 1: In 18th-century chemistry, phlogiston was a theoretical substance that was believed to be released during combustion, resulting in the properties of fire, heat, and light. Sample Sentence 1: According to the phlogiston theory, objects that burned and released phlogiston became lighter because the substance had negative mass. Sense 2: In a figurative sense, phlogiston can refer to anything that is believed to have a magical or mysterious power or essence. Sample Sentence 2: The elixir was thought to contain mystical phlogiston capable of prolonging life. Related Products on Amazon: | ||||
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