Argon

Pronunciation: /ˈɑːrˌɡɑːn/

Argon (noun)

  1. A chemical element, a colourless gas in air, that reacts very slowly with other substances.
  2. Argon gas used to protect hot metal from air during welding and other metal work.

Examples

  • Argon is an inert gas element used in sealed containers.
  • In sealed containers, argon stays inert and does not react.