Phlogiston theory
Superseded theory of combustion
The phlogiston theory, a superseded scientific theory, postulated the existence of a fire-like element dubbed phlogiston () contained within combustible bodies and released during combustion. The name comes from the Ancient Greek 蠁位慰纬喂蟽蟿蠈谓 phlogist贸n (burning up), from 蠁位蠈尉 phl贸x (flame). The idea of a phlogistic substance was first proposed in...
