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krypton

/krip-ton/US // ˈkrɪp tɒn //UK // (ˈkrɪptɒn) //

氪星,氪,氪金,氪气

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    Chemistry.

    • : an inert, monatomic gaseous element, present in very small amounts in the atmosphere: used in high-power, tungsten-filament light bulbs. Symbol: Kr; atomic weight: 83.80; atomic number: 36.

Examples

  • In Earth One, a revenge-thirsty alien named Tyrell comes to Earth to kill the last son of Krypton.

  • Since Krypton is dying, Jor-El plots to send his newborn to a far-off planet and settles on earth.

  • The remaining elements of this group—neon, krypton, and xenon—have been obtained from liquid air.

  • The evidence for the existence of krypton and xenon is, however, inconclusive.

  • The whole upper vault is charged with pale krypton vapours, which our skin friction may excite to unholy manifestations.