What does dephlogistication mean?
Dephlogistication means (chemistry, obsolete) The process of dephlogisticating; removal of the phlogiston, a supposed element released during combustion..
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(chemistry, obsolete) The process of dephlogisticating; removal of the phlogiston, a supposed element released during combustion..
Use dephlogistication when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Dephlogistication means (chemistry, obsolete) The process of dephlogisticating; removal of the phlogiston, a supposed element released during combustion..
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