👉 Phlogenic is a term used in the context of chemistry, specifically with respect to the process of chemical reactions that lead to the production of hazardous substances. Phlogenic reactions involve the formation of organic compounds from reactants that are not easily decomposed by other means. These compounds can then be released into the environment or used as a source of energy for industrial processes. For example, phlogenic reactions in the pharmaceutical industry are common and include the synthesis of antibiotics, which have been shown to