argons
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/ˈɑrɡənz/
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/ˈɑːɡɒnz/
(argon)
inert gas
Etymology
Etymology Information
'argon' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'argos', where 'argos' meant 'inactive, idle'.
Historical Evolution
'argon' was coined in the late 19th century (1894) by combining the Greek root 'argos' with the element-name suffix '-on', producing the modern English name 'argon'.
Meaning Changes
Initially it meant 'inactive' (descriptive); over time the term came to be used as the name of the chemical element 'argon', reflecting the element's chemical inertness.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'argon' — the chemical element (atomic number 18), a colorless, odorless, inert (noble) gas.
The researchers examined the argons released during the experiment.
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