dephlogistication

English

Etymology

From de- +‎ phlogistication.

Noun

dephlogistication (usually uncountable, plural dephlogistications)

  1. (chemistry, obsolete) The process of dephlogisticating; removal of the phlogiston, a supposed element released during combustion.

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