Phlogiston theory is a historical scientific theory that was proposed in the 17th century to explain combustion and rusting. According to this theory, all combustible materials contain a substance called phlogiston, which is released during burning. The theory suggested that when a material burns, it loses phlogiston and turns into a new substance, typically ash or gas, while the remaining material becomes less weighty.
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