Translation of "phlogiston" into German

Phlogiston, Caloricum are the top translations of "phlogiston" into German.

phlogiston noun grammar

(chemistry, historical) The hypothetical fiery principle formerly assumed to be a necessary constituent of combustible bodies and to be given up by them in burning. [..]

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  • Phlogiston

    noun neuter

    hypothetical fiery principle [..]

    Animals too gave off phlogiston which accounted for body heat.

    Bei Lebewesen wird Phlogiston frei und erzeugt dabei die Körperwärme.

  • Caloricum

    hypothetical fiery principle

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