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krypton

kryp·ton

UK/ˈkɹɪptɒn/ US/ˈkrɪptɑn/ uncommon

noun

1.

a colorless element that is one of the six inert gasses; occurs in trace amounts in air

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Origin

From Ancient Greek κρυπτός (kruptós, “hidden”) + -on, used for all noble gases.

Phrases

  • krypton difluoride
  • krypton fluoride

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