phlogiston是什么意思

n. 燃素；热素

英文词源

phlogiston (n.): 1730, hypothetical inflammatory principle, formerly believed to exist in all combustible matter, from Modern Latin (1702), from Greek phlogiston (1610s in this sense), neuter of phlogistos "burnt up, inflammable," from phlogizein "to set on fire, burn," from phlox (genitive phlogos) "flame, blaze" (see bleach (v.)). Theory propounded by Stahl (1702), denied by Lavoisier (1775), defended by Priestley but generally abandoned by 1800. Related: Phlogistic; phlogisticated.

2. This hazy " phlogiston theory, " this erroneous conception of burning, led chemistry along a completely false trail.: 这个莫名其妙的 “ 燃素论 ”,对燃烧做了错误的理解, 把化学扯上了一条完全错误道路.

3. There are few Ptolemaic astronomers left , or believers in the phlogiston theory of combustion.: 如今,没有几个天文学家信奉托勒密的地心说,也不会有人相信燃素说.