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krypton
kryp·ton [ kríp tòn ]


noun 
Definition:
 
gaseous chemical element: a colorless inert gaseous element, constituting one millionth by volume of the atmosphere. Use: fluorescent lamps, lasers.
Symbol  Kr
[Late 19th century. < Greek krupton "hidden"]
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