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xenon

Syllabification: (xe·non)
Definition of xenon

noun

  • the chemical element of atomic number 54, a member of the noble gas series. It is obtained by distillation of liquid air and is used in some specialized electric lamps. (Symbol: Xe)

Origin:

late 19th century: from Greek, neuter of xenos 'strange'

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