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Meaning of dephlogisticate | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

/ˌdiflɒˈd͡ʒɪstɪˌkeɪt/

Definitions

To take away the phlogiston, i.e. ability to burn, which is now understood to be chemically impossible

CEFR level

C2

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

See also

dephlogisticated dephlogisticates dephlogisticating dephosphonylate dephosphorize dephosphorized