argon
/ˈɑːɹɡɒn/
noun 2
Collocations
2ADJ.
ideal, noble
ARGON + NOUN
inertness, krypton, xenon
Definitions
noun
1
The chemical element (symbol Ar) with an atomic number of 18. The third most abundant gas in the Earth's atmosphere, it is a colourless, odourless, inert noble gas.
2
A single atom of this element.
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Synonyms
noun — a colorless and odorless inert gas
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
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Helium, neon, argon, krypton, xenon and radon are noble gases.
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Argon is a noble gas.
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Mars has a very thin atmosphere made of carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and argon.
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Argon and xenon gas can also be used in cold gas thrusters due to their inertness.
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This is an ideal application for argon gas, whose inertness gives it a huge safety advantage over more reactive gases.
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