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Word: Argon
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late 19th century: from Greek, neuter of argos ‘idle’, from a- ‘without’ + ergon ‘work’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈɑːɡɒn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the chemical element of atomic number 18, an inert gaseous element of the noble gas group. Argon is the commonest noble gas, making up nearly one per cent of the earth's atmosphere.
Short Definition:chemical element of atomic number 18
Variant Forms:
- Ar
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