krypton

[ krip-ton ]

/ ˈkrɪp tɒn /

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noun Chemistry.

an inert, monatomic gaseous element, present in very small amounts in the atmosphere: used in high-power, tungsten-filament light bulbs. Symbol: Kr; atomic weight: 83.80; atomic number: 36.

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Origin of krypton

1895–1900; <Greek kryptón, neuter of kryptós hidden, secret; see crypt

Words nearby krypton

Krušné Hory, Krutch, Krylon, Krym, kryo-, krypton, kryptonite, krytron, Kryvyi Rih, KS, K selection

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How to use krypton in a sentence

The final movie to star Christopher Reeve as Kal-El of Krypton, Superman 4 is widely considered to be the worst of the classic Superman films.
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In Earth One, a revenge-thirsty alien named Tyrell comes to Earth to kill the last son of Krypton.
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Since Krypton is dying, Jor-El plots to send his newborn to a far-off planet and settles on earth.
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The remaining elements of this group—neon, krypton, and xenon—have been obtained from liquid air.
An Elementary Study of Chemistry|William McPherson

The evidence for the existence of krypton and xenon is, however, inconclusive.
Astronomical Curiosities|J. Ellard Gore
The whole upper vault is charged with pale krypton vapours, which our skin friction may excite to unholy manifestations.
With The Night Mail|Rudyard Kipling

British Dictionary definitions for krypton

krypton

/ (ˈkrɪptɒn) /

noun

an inert gaseous element occurring in trace amounts in air and used in fluorescent lights and lasers. Symbol: Kr; atomic no: 36; atomic wt: 83.80; valency: 0; density: 3.733 kg/m³; melting pt: –157.37°C; boiling pt: –153.23±0.10°C

Word Origin for krypton

C19: from Greek, from kruptos hidden; see crypt

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Scientific definitions for krypton

krypton

[ krĭp′tŏn′ ]

A colorless, odorless element in the noble gas group. It is used in certain fluorescent lamps and photographic flash lamps. Atomic number 36; atomic weight 83.80; melting point -156.6°C; boiling point -152.30°C; density 3.73 grams per liter (0°C). See Periodic Table.