Phlogiston

Translation of "phlogiston" into Russian

Noun

phlogiston

In the 18th century, scientists believed that phlogiston was released during combustion.

В 18 веке ученые считали, что флогистон выделяется при горении.

Noun

A hypothetical substance once believed to be present in all combustible materials and released during burning.

In the 17th century, scientists thought that phlogiston was released when wood burned.

phlogiston theory

The phlogiston theory was widely accepted in the 18th century.

теория флогистона

Теория флогистона была широко принята в XVIII веке.

release phlogiston

Burning wood was believed to release phlogiston.

выделять флогистон

Считалось, что при сгорании дерева выделяется флогистон.

contain phlogiston

Metals were thought to contain phlogiston before being calcined.

содержать флогистон

Считалось, что металлы содержат флогистон до прокаливания.

absence of phlogiston

The absence of phlogiston was used to explain the properties of certain substances.

отсутствие флогистона

Отсутствие флогистона использовалось для объяснения свойств некоторых веществ.

phlogiston content

Scientists tried to measure the phlogiston content in different materials.

содержание флогистона

Учёные пытались измерить содержание флогистона в различных материалах.