Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Phlogistical

👉 A phlogiston is a chemical substance that can be produced by burning coal or wood. The word "phlogiston" refers to the gas produced when a substance ignites, and it was first used in chemistry in 1764 by French chemist Jean-Baptiste Lamarck. Phlogiston is often associated with combustion processes because it is easily released from a combustible material during combustion. It can be ignited by adding heat or a spark to the fuel, causing the gas

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