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Definition of krypton

krypton

/ˈkrɪp.tɑːn/
kryp · ton
Adjective:kryptonic
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krypton Lexical Profile

krypton Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A colorless, odorless, inert gaseous chemical element of the noble gas group (symbol Kr, atomic number 36) present in trace amounts in the atmosphere and used in high-speed photography and fluorescent lighting.

Example

"High-intensity airport runway lights are often filled with krypton to produce a bright white flash visible through thick fog."

Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse krypton, the real chemical element and noble gas, with 'kryptonite,' the fictional radioactive mineral from the Superman comic books (which is said to originate from the fictional planet Krypton).

• Nearby Words

krona
krone
krushuna
krypton
kryptonite
ktunaxa
kuala lumpur

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 1898 by British chemists Sir William Ramsay and Morris Travers from Ancient Greek 'krypton,' the neuter singular of 'kryptos' meaning 'hidden,' because the trace gas was concealed within liquid air.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Krypton. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/krypton
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