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argon

ar·gon [ r gòn ]


noun 
Definition:
 
chemical element: an inert gaseous element that makes up about one percent of the Earth's atmosphere. Use: electric lights, gas shield in welding.
Symbol  Ar


[Late 19th century. < Greek< argos "inactive, idle" < a- "without" + ergon "work"]
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