Meaning of argon in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɑrˌɡɑn/

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  1. Noun

    argon

    Etymology

    late 19th century: from Greek, neuter of argos‘idle’, from a-‘without’ + ergon‘work’

    Definitions

    1. a colorless and odorless inert gas

    Examples

    • « one of the six inert gases »
    • « comprises approximately 1% of the earth's atmosphere »

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