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krypton

/ˈkrɪptɒn/ noun · British & US
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What does krypton mean?

noun

A chemical element of the noble gas group with the symbol Kr and atomic number 36. It is a colorless, odorless, tasteless, non-flammable, and chemically inert gas.

Example

"The scientist studied the properties of krypton in the laboratory."

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