phlogistic


phlo·gis·tic

adj \flō-ˈjis-tik\

Definition of PHLOGISTIC

1
[New Latin phlogiston] : of or relating to phlogiston
2
[Greek phlogistos] : of or relating to inflammations and fevers

First Known Use of PHLOGISTIC

1733

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