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- [krip-ton]
- /ˈkrɪp tɒn/
- /ˈkrɪp.tɒn/
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- [krip-ton]
- /ˈkrɪp tɒn/
Definitions of krypton word
- noun krypton 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. 1
- noun krypton 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. 1
- noun krypton chemical element: gas 1
- noun Definition of krypton in Technology (language) A frame language. 1
- uncountable noun krypton Krypton is an element that is found in the air in the form of a gas. It is used in fluorescent lights and lasers. 0
- noun krypton 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 0
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Origin of krypton
First appearance:
before 1895 One of the 18% newest English words
1895-1900; < Greek kryptón, neuter of kryptós hidden, secret; see crypt
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Parts of speech for Krypton
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krypton popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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