Definition of Dephlogisticcate
1. v. t. To deprive of phlogiston, or the supposed principle of inflammability.
Medical Definition of Dephlogisticcate
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To deprive of phlogiston, or the supposed principle of inflammability. Dephlogisticated air, oxygen gas; so called by Dr. Priestly and others of his time. Dephlogistica"tion.
Origin: Pref. De- + phlosticate: cf. F. Dephlogistiguer.
Source: Websters Dictionary
(01 Mar 1998)
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