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单词 krypton
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Definition of krypton in English:

krypton

noun ˈkrɪptɒnˈkrɪpˌtɑn
mass noun
  • The chemical element of atomic number 36, a member of the noble gas series. It is obtained by distillation of liquid air, and is used in some kinds of electric light.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Other gasses - such as argon and krypton - can be used in the space between the glass panes instead of air.
    • Sometimes a mixture of krypton and argon are used instead of the mercury.
    • They attributed those lines to the presence of three new elements, which they named neon, krypton, and xenon.
    • However, some windows use argon or krypton in this space to improve thermal performance.
    • Consider windows that fill that space with gases like argon, krypton, or a mix of the two.

Origin

Late 19th century: from Greek krupton, neuter of kruptos 'hidden'.

 
 

Definition of krypton in US English:

krypton

nounˈkripˌtänˈkrɪpˌtɑn
  • The chemical element of atomic number 36, a member of the noble gas series. It is obtained by distillation of liquid air, and is used in some kinds of electric light.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • They attributed those lines to the presence of three new elements, which they named neon, krypton, and xenon.
    • Sometimes a mixture of krypton and argon are used instead of the mercury.
    • Other gasses - such as argon and krypton - can be used in the space between the glass panes instead of air.
    • However, some windows use argon or krypton in this space to improve thermal performance.
    • Consider windows that fill that space with gases like argon, krypton, or a mix of the two.

Origin

Late 19th century: from Greek krupton, neuter of kruptos ‘hidden’.

 
 
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