argon
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Noun — A colourless, odourless chemical element (symbol Ar) that is an inert noble gas found in the atmosphere.
How to use argon
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Greek argos, "idle, lazy," chosen because the gas barely reacts with anything else.
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What does “argon” mean?
The word “argon” means a colourless, odourless chemical element (symbol Ar) that is an inert noble gas found in the atmosphere. In plain terms, a gas in the air that doesn't easily combine with other elements.
How do you pronounce “argon”?
“Argon” is pronounced AHR-gon (/ˈɑːɹɡɒn/ in IPA).
How do you use “argon” in a sentence?
Here is “argon” used in a sentence: “Argon is often used to fill light bulbs because it doesn't react with the hot filament.”
What is another word for “argon”?
Words with a similar meaning to “argon” include E938 when used as a packaging gas.
What part of speech is “argon”?
“Argon” is a noun.
Where does the word “argon” come from?
The word “argon” comes from Greek. From Greek argos, "idle, lazy," chosen because the gas barely reacts with anything else.