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10 Language-to-English DictionariesKrypton
/ˈkrɪp.tɒn/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A colorless, odorless, inert gas that is part of the noble gases group in the periodic table.
"Krypton is used in certain types of photographic flashes and in high-performance light bulbs." - 2
A chemical element with the symbol Kr and atomic number 36.
"The properties of krypton make it useful in various applications, including lighting and lasers."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The name 'Krypton' is derived from the Greek word 'kryptos', meaning 'hidden'. It was first identified in 1898 by Sir William Ramsay and Morris Travers during their studies of liquefied air, marking a significant discovery in the field of noble gases.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Krypton" is said worldwide
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Krypton
Transliteration: Krypton
"Le krypton est utilisé dans certaines lampes à haute performance."
Krypton
Transliteration: Krypton
"Krypton wird in speziellen Fotoblitzgeräten verwendet."
Kripton
Transliteration: Kripton
"Il kripton è un gas inerte utilizzato in alcune lampade."
Kriptón
Transliteration: Kriptón
"El criptón se utiliza en ciertas aplicaciones de iluminación."
Criptônio
Transliteration: Criptônio
"O criptônio é usado em lâmpadas de alto desempenho."
क्रीप्टन
Transliteration: Kripṭan
"क्रीप्टन का उपयोग विशेष प्रकार की लाइट बल्ब में किया जाता है।"
氪
Transliteration: Kè
"氪气在某些类型的照明设备中使用。"
크립톤
Transliteration: Keulipton
"크립톤은 특정 유형의 조명 장치에 사용됩니다."
クリプトン
Transliteration: Kuriputon
"クリプトンは特定の照明装置に使用されます。"
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