Krypton

Definition of Krypton

Kryp´ton   Pronunciation: krĭp´tǒn
n.1.(Chem.) An inert gaseous element of the argon (noble gas) group, of atomic number 36, occurring in air to the extent of about one volume in a million. It was discovered by Ramsay and Travers in 1898. Boiling point, -152.3° C.; melting point, -156.6° C.; symbol, Kr; atomic weight, 83.8.

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air, argonon, atomic number 36, chemical element, element, inert gas, Kr, noble gas
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