PHLOGISTON
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Phlogiston.
Phlogiston - as a noun
A hypothetical substance once believed to be present in all combustible materials and to be released during burning
Example Sentences
"In the 17th and 18th centuries, phlogiston was believed to be a form of matter that was released during combustion."
"According to the phlogiston theory, metals contained a high amount of phlogiston."
"Scientists debated whether phlogiston was a substance with negative weight and existed in all combustible materials."
"The discovery of oxygen challenged the idea of phlogiston as a substance responsible for combustion."
"Joseph Priestley conducted experiments to debunk the existence of phlogiston."
Word Game Points
Is PHLOGISTON a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, phlogiston is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PHLOGISTON has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is PHLOGISTON a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, phlogiston is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPHLOGISTON has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is PHLOGISTON a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, phlogiston is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPHLOGISTON has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
