Argon

/ˈɑːɡɒn/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A colorless, odorless, inert gas that is a member of the noble gases and has the atomic number 18.

Argon is often used in incandescent light bulbs to prevent the filament from oxidizing.

Argon is used in various welding applications to provide an inert atmosphere.

The welder chose argon as the shielding gas for the MIG welding process.

Argon is used in the production of some types of glass and in the preservation of materials.

To enhance the quality of the glass, manufacturers sometimes fill it with argon gas.

Argon is one of the most abundant gases in the Earth's atmosphere, making up about 0.93% of the air we breathe.

The atmosphere contains several gases, with argon being the third most abundant after nitrogen and oxygen.

A non-reactive element, argon does not form chemical compounds easily.

Due to its inert nature, argon is often used in laboratories to create a non-reactive environment for experiments.

From Greek 'argon', meaning 'inactive' or 'lazy'.

argon laser:

A type of laser that uses argon as the lasing medium.

argon-filled:

Describes products filled with argon to preserve conditions.

A reference to something that is inactive or lacks energy.

That party was so argon, nobody wanted to dance.