phlogistonism

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noun

The phlogiston theory.

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Meanings

nounphlogistonism (uncountable)
  1. historicaluncountablechemistryThe phlogiston theory.

Origin

From phlogiston + -ism.

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APA

phlogistonism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/phlogistonism

MLA

“phlogistonism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/phlogistonism. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “phlogistonism,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/phlogistonism.

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