phlogistic

adjective

phlo·​gis·​tic flō-ˈji-stik How to pronounce phlogistic (audio)
1
: of or relating to inflammations and fevers
2
: of or relating to phlogiston

Word History

Etymology

(sense 1) borrowed from New Latin phlogisticus, from Greek phlogistós "consumed by fire, burnt" + Latin -icus -ic entry 1; (sense 2) phlogiston + -ic entry 1 — more at phlogiston

First Known Use

1732, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of phlogistic was in 1732

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Cite this Entry

“Phlogistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phlogistic. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

phlogistic

adjective
phlo·​gis·​tic flō-ˈjis-tik How to pronounce phlogistic (audio)
: of or relating to inflammations and fevers
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