PHLOGISTIC

Etymology

Adjective

phlogistic (comparative more phlogistic, superlative most phlogistic)

(medicine) Inflammatory; pertaining to inflammations and fevers. [from 18th c.]

(chemistry, physics, now, historical) Pertaining to or containing phlogiston. [from 18th c.]

(obsolete) Burning, fiery. [18th–19th c.]

Source: Wiktionary


Phlo*gis"tic, a.

1. (Old Chem.)

Definition: Of or pertaining to phlogiston, or to belief in its existence.

2. (Med.)

Definition: Inflammatory; belonging to inflammations and fevers.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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