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1. (n.) argon
a colorless, odorless, chemically inactive, monatomic, gaseous element that is used for filling fluorescent and incandescent lamps and vacuum tubes.
Etymology: (1890–95; < Gk, neut. of argós inactive, idle, contr. of aergós)
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1. (noun) argon, Ar, atomic number 18
a colorless and odorless inert gas; one of the six inert gases; comprises approximately 1% of the earth's atmosphere
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1. (noun) Argon
a substance regarded as an element, contained in the atmosphere and remarkable for its chemical inertness
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1. Argon
Argon. A noble gas with the atomic symbol Ar, atomic number 18, and atomic weight 39.948. It is used in fluorescent tubes and wherever an inert atmosphere is desired and nitrogen cannot be used.
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