Krypton: meaning, definitions and examples

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krypton

 

[ หˆkrษชp.tษ’n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

chemical element

Krypton is a colorless, odorless, tasteless noble gas that occurs in trace amounts in the Earth's atmosphere. It belongs to the group of elements known as the noble gases and has the atomic number 36. Krypton is used in various applications including lighting, photography, and as a component in certain types of lasers. Its properties make it useful for producing high-intensity light and for use in certain types of fluorescent lamps.

Synonyms

gas, noble gas

Examples of usage

  • The night sky was illuminated by krypton lights.
  • Krypton gas is often used in high-end photographic flashes.
  • In the lab, we analyzed the concentration of krypton in the air.

Translations

Translations of the word "krypton" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น kripton

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคฐเคฟเคชเฅเคŸเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Krypton

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kripton

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ะธะฟั‚ะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ krypton

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฏใƒชใƒ—ใƒˆใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท krypton

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ kripton

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kripton

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ๋ฆฝํ†ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุฑูŠุจุชูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ krypton

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ krypton

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฐช

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ krypton

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kryptรณn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบั€ะธะฟั‚ะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ แƒ˜แƒžแƒขแƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kripton

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ kripton

Etymology

The word 'krypton' was coined in 1898 by Scottish chemist Sir William Ramsay and his assistant Morris Travers during their investigations of the components of the Earth's atmosphere. They discovered the element when they were examining liquid air. The name 'krypton' is derived from the Greek word 'kryptos,' meaning 'hidden,' which reflects the element's rare occurrence in nature. Krypton was initially known only in small amounts, and its properties were not fully understood until later studies were conducted. Its unique properties, such as being a noble gas with low reactivity, have made krypton an important element in various scientific and industrial applications.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,527, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.