Where does “phlogistian” come from?
phlogistian (English) comes from English phlogiston, from New Latin phlogiston, from Ancient Greek φλογιστόν, from Ancient Greek φλογιστός, from Ancient Greek φλόξ, from Ancient Greek φλέγω, from Proto-Indo-European bʰel-, from Proto-Indo-European bʰōl-.
phlogistian (English): A believer in the existence of phlogiston
Definitions
- A believer in the existence of phlogiston
Ancestry of “phlogistian”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | phlogiston | The hypothetical fiery principle formerly assumed... |
| 2 | New Latin | phlogiston | — |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | φλογιστόν | — |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | φλογιστός | burnt up, inflammable |
| 5 | Ancient Greek | φλόξ | flame, blaze |
| 6 | Ancient Greek | φλέγω | I set on fire, burn, scorch; I kindle, arouse,... |
| 7 | Proto-Indo-European | bʰel- | to sound; to speak, roar, bark; shiny, white; to... |
| 8 | Proto-Indo-European | bʰōl- | — |