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Meaning of antiphlogistian | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

Someone who opposes phlogiston theory.

Examples

“Antiphlogistians might argue⟳ that when a metallic calx was revived in inflammable air, air joined dephlogisticated air in the calx, the metal resuming its form⟳ and qualities without addition.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

antiphlogistic antiphlogistine antiphon Antiphonal Antiphonally antiphonary

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