krypton的词源

英文词源

krypton (n.)

inert gaseous element, 1898, coined by its discoverers (Sir William Ramsay and Morris W. Travers) from Greek krypton, neuter of adjective kryptos "hidden" (see crypt); so called because it was so difficult to find.

中文词源

krypton：氪

来自希腊语krypton,隐藏的，词源同crypt,cryptic,grotto.因这种惰性气体元素难于发现而得名。比较dysprosium.

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