argon, Ar, atomic number
(noun) a colorless and odorless inert gas; one of the six inert gases; comprises approximately 1% of the earth’s atmosphere
Source: WordNet® 3.1
argon (countable and uncountable, plural argons)
The chemical element (symbol Ar) with an atomic number of 18. The third most abundant gas in the Earth's atmosphere, it is a colourless, odourless, inert noble gas.
(countable) A single atom of this element.
• E938 when used as a packaging gas
• Angor, Garon, Goran, Grano, Ongar, Ragon, Rogan, Ronga, angor, groan, nagor, orang, organ, rag on, rango
Source: Wiktionary
Ar"gon, n. Etym: [Gr. (Chem.)
Definition: A substance regarded as an element, contained in the atmosphere and remarkable for its chemical inertness. Rayleigh and Ramsay.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 November 2024
(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”
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