氬 (yà) - Argon — a chemical element (symbol Ar, atomic

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Argon — a chemical element (symbol Ar, atomic number 18), a noble gas that is odorless, colorless, and inert.

Argon — a chemical element (symbol Ar, atomic

Usage highlights

Argon gasArgon arc weldingArgon laserArgon lampArgon atmosphereLiquid argon

Synonyms

  • 氩气— Argon gas (full term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Argon is used in light bulbs (氬气灯).
  • This welding process uses argon gas (氬弧焊).
  • The atmosphere contains about 0.93% argon (氬气).
  • Argon lasers are used in medical procedures (氬激光).

Collocations

  • Argon gas(氬气)
  • Argon arc welding(氬弧焊)
  • Argon laser(氬激光)
  • Argon lamp(氬灯)
  • Argon atmosphere(氬气氛)
  • Liquid argon(液态氬)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 氬 is a modern scientific character created specifically for chemical terminology.
  • As a noble gas, argon symbolizes stability and non-reactivity in scientific contexts.
  • The character follows the pattern of other gas element names with the 气 radical.

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