Definitions for krypton

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krypton kryp·ton

Spelling: [krip-ton]

IPA: /ˈkrɪp tɒn/

Krypton is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 16 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 17 points.

You can make 116 anagrams from letters in krypton (knoprty).

Definitions for krypton

noun

1. an inert, monatomic gaseous element, present in very small amounts in the atmosphere: used in high-power, tungsten-filament light bulbs. Symbol: Kr; atomic weight: 83.80; atomic number: 36.

Origin of krypton

1895-1900; Greek kryptón, neuter of kryptós hidden, secret; see crypt

Examples for krypton

Since krypton is dying, Jor-El plots to send his newborn to a far-off planet and settles on earth.

In Earth One, a revenge-thirsty alien named Tyrell comes to Earth to kill the last son of krypton.

The remaining elements of this group—neon, krypton, and xenon—have been obtained from liquid air.

The evidence for the existence of krypton and xenon is, however, inconclusive.