xenon
nounHow many syllables in xenon?
There are 2 syllables in the word xenon.How to pronounce xenon:
Definition of xenon:
- xenon (noun):
- a colorless odorless inert gaseous element occurring in the earth's atmosphere in trace amounts.
- a heavy colorless and relatively inert gaseous element that occurs in air as about one part in 20 million and is used especially in specialized electric lamps (such as flash tubes) and in scientific research see chemical elements table
Synonyms for xenon:
air
argonon
atomic number 54
chemical element
element
inert gas
noble gas
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