This substance was postulated in the late 17th century by chemists Johann Becher and Georg Stahl.
This substance was postulated in the late 17th century by chemists Johann Becher and Georg Stahl. It was assumed to have a negative weight, making items which contained it lighter than those without. It was finally debunked by Antoine Lavoisier, whose work with oxygen proved that it combined with a substance upon combustion, rather than this substance being eliminated. FTP, name this hypothetical element, named from the Greek for "flammable."
This substance was postulated in the late 17th century by chemists Johann Becher and Georg Stahl.
{Phlogiston}