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