krypton

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Synonyms: krypto, krypto-, crypton

Antonyms: krypto, krypto-, crypton

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Noun

1. {{senseid|en|Q888}} {{lb|en|uncountable}} The [[chemical element]] (''symbol'' Kr) with an [[atomic number]] of 36. It is a [[colourless]], [[odourless]] [[noble gas]] that only [[react]]s with [[fluorine]]. It is one of the [[rare]]st [[gas]]es in the Earth's [[atmosphere]].
2. {{lb|en|countable}} An [[atom]] of this element.

Proper noun

1. {{lb|en|fiction|DC Comics fictional milieu|nocat=1}} A fictional [[planet]], the native world of {{w|lang=en|Superman}}, named after the element {{l|en|krypton}}.

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