argon
Argon (noun) means a colourless, odourless chemical element (symbol Ar) that is an inert noble gas found in the atmosphere. Example: “Argon is often used to fill light bulbs because it doesn't react with the hot filament.”
How to use argon
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA gas in the air that doesn't easily combine with other elements.
Word forms
argons plural
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_____ is often used to fill light bulbs because it doesn't react with the hot filament.
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.
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