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

dephlogisticated dephlogisticates dephlogisticating dephosphonylate dephosphorize dephosphorized

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