The Greek origins of the word 'argon'

'Argon' is a word borrowed from Greek 'aergon'. The word entered the English language some time around 1894.

argon [noun] [1894]

A colorless odorless inert gaseous element found in the air and in volcanic gases and used especially in welding, laser...
Etymology: Greek, neuter of 'argos' idle, lazy, from 'a-' + 'ergon' work; from its relative inertness.

Topics: Science:Chemistry.

Origin: From Greek to English.

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