English Explanatory Dictionary

antiphlogistic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Counteracting inflammation.
  2. Opposed to the doctrine of phlogiston.
noun
  1. A plant or remedy that reduces inflammation.

Word forms

antiphlogistic more antiphlogistic most antiphlogistic antiphlogistics

Etymology

From anti- + Ancient Greek φλόξ (phlóx, “flame”) + -istic.

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