KRYPTONITE

Meaning of KRYPTONITE in English

Kryp ‧ ton ‧ ite /ˈkrɪptənaɪt/ BrE AmE noun [uncountable]

a type of rock that comes from the ↑ planet Krypton in the Superman stories. It is harmful to Superman.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English. Longman - Словарь современного английского языка. 2012

KRYPTONITE — [ 'krɪptənʌɪt ] ■ noun (in science fiction) an alien mineral with the property of depriving Superman of his powers.
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KRYPTONITE — kryptonite BrE AmE ˈkrɪpt ə naɪt
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KRYPTONITE — / ˈkrɪptənaɪt; NAmE / noun [ U ] a chemical element that exists only in stories, especially in stories about …
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KRYPTON — the planet where Superman was born, according to the original story. The people on Krypton were about to die, so …
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