phlogiston

名词 phlogiston:

1. a hypothetical substance once believed to be present in all combustible materials and to be released during burning

phlo.gis.ton

n.（名词）
A hypothetical substance formerly thought to be a volatile constituent of all combustible substances released as flame in combustion.
燃素，热素：原来假设的在所有燃烧物质中挥发性的一种物质成分，在燃烧中作为火焰而被释放出来

来源：
From Greek [neuter of] phlogistos [inflammable]
源自 希腊语 [] phlogistos的中性 [易燃的]
from phlogizein [to set on fire]
源自 phlogizein [点火]
from phlox phlog- [flame] * see bhel-
源自 phlox phlog- [火焰] *参见 bhel-