kryp|ton

kryp|ton
kryp|ton «KRIHP ton», noun.
a colorless, inert, gaseous chemical element that forms a very small part of the air. Krypton is used to fill some fluorescent lamps.
[< New Latin krypton < Greek kryptón, neuter of kryptós hidden < krýptein to hide]

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