phlogiston
/flәu'dʒistәn/
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中文翻译
n. 燃素
[化] 燃素
英文解释
n. a hypothetical substance once believed to be present in all combustible materials and to be released during burning
常见例句
1
discovered oxygen and disproved the theory of phlogiston (1743-1794)
2
Of or pertaining to phlogiston, or to belief in its existence. a
3
The act or process of combining with phlogiston.