KRYPTON


Meaning of KRYPTON in English

n. Chem. an inert gaseous element of the noble gas group, forming a small portion of the earth's atmosphere and used in fluorescent lamps etc. °Symb.: Kr.

[ Gk krupton hidden, neut. adj. f. krupto hide ]

Concise Oxford English dictionary.      Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка.