TechnologyAugust 25, 2026

krypton

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Definition

A colorless, odorless noble gas used in scientific research for processes such as depositing materials onto surfaces.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek word 'kryptos,' meaning 'hidden,' because the element was difficult to isolate and identify when it was discovered in 1898.

In the news

The article mentions that researchers used krypton gas to deposit tantalum on silicon, a method that makes the manufacturing process more compatible with standard semiconductor techniques.

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