Meaning of the word "noble gas" in English

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noble gas

US /ˌnoʊbl ˈɡæs/

UK /ˌnoʊbl ˈɡæs/

any of the unreactive gaseous elements helium, neon, argon, krypton, xenon, and radon

Example:

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Helium is a noble gas often used to inflate balloons.

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Argon is the most abundant noble gas in Earth's atmosphere.

Synonym:

inert gas rare gas

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