Usage Note
Krypton is a noble gas (element 36) in the periodic table, used in certain fluorescent lamps and laser technology. Its name comes from the Greek for 'hidden' because it was difficult to isolate. Not to be confused with the fictional 'Kryptonite' of Superman lore.
Examples
"Le krypton est utilisé dans certains lasers."
Natural Translation
Krypton is used in certain lasers.

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