argon

IPA/ˈɑːɡɒn/
KK[ˈɑrɡˌɑn]IPA/ˈɑːrɡɑːn/

argon — 名詞

1. an inert gas present in tiny quantities in the atmosphere; it does not combine w

1.名詞B2
釋義

氬氣

一種不易與其他物質反應的惰性氣體

an inert gas present in tiny quantities in the atmosphere; it does not combine with other substances. Its main uses are in light bulbs, welding equipment, and certain kinds of lasers

例句

Pedro turned on the argon gas before he started welding the steel frame.

Pedro 在開始焊接鋼架之前打開了氬氣。

collocation: argon gas (welding context)

The old bulb glowed softly because argon stopped the wire from burning out.

舊燈泡發出柔和的光，因為氬氣防止了燈絲燒斷。

用法筆記

Argon is an uncountable noun. It is often used in the phrase 'argon gas' or before nouns such as 'argon laser' and 'argon light'.

常見錯誤

❌The balloon was filled with argon to make it float.
✅The balloon was filled with helium to make it float.
💡argon is heavier than air and will not lift a balloon; helium is the gas used for floating.
❌Argon is a very reactive element.
✅Argon is an inert element that almost never reacts.
💡argon is a noble gas, a group known for being chemically unreactive.