Definition of argon
: a colorless odorless inert gaseous element found in the air and in volcanic gases and used especially in welding, lasers, and electric bulbs — see element table
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It is blamed for stripping away much of the Martian atmosphere and bombarding the surface of the moon with elements including helium, neon and argon.
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Most signs today are actually filled with argon gas, which is more versatile — but the iconic vivid red color is all neon.
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Nitrogen or argon, which are inert gases, are two possibilities.
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Origin and Etymology of argon
Greek, neuter of argos idle, lazy, from a- + ergon work; from its relative inertness — more at work
First Known Use: 1894
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: a chemical element that is a colorless gas and that is used in various products (such as lasers and some electric light bulbs)
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: a colorless odorless inert gaseous element found in the air and in volcanic gases and used especially in lasers and electric bulbs—symbol Ar; see element table
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