What's the difference between antiphlogistian and phlogiston?

Antiphlogistian

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Definition:

• (n.) An opposer of the theory of phlogiston.

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Phlogiston

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Definition:

• (n.) The hypothetical principle of fire, or inflammability, regarded by Stahl as a chemical element.

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• (1) During the 18th century, the elegant but incorrect phlogiston theory (G.E.
• (2) The combined efforts of these analytical minds converted an illogical phlogiston myth into a practical and therapeutic principle.
• (3) Between 1775 and about 1800 the Phlogiston theory was replaced by the Oxygen theory.
• (4) In refuting the phlogiston theory, he established modern chemistry.