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Nov 30, 2009
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kryp•ton



Pronunciation: (krip'ton), [key]
n. Chem.
an inert, monatomic gaseous element, present in very small amounts in the atmosphere: used in high-power, tungsten-filament light bulbs. Symbol: Kr; at. wt.: 83.80; at. no.: 36.

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