Xe
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- noun
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- The experiments have led to an optimized formulation, KRS-XE, that exhibits superior lithographic performance and has a high level of processing robustness.
Examples
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Xenon, represented by the symbol Xe, is commonly used in lighting and photography.
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The XE-Series is designed for superior accuracy, ease of use, and versatility.
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Intel says that this is the first Xe based GPU, discrete GPU.
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The outsourcing of our security to private military companies like XE (formerly Blackwater) is increasing dramatically.
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Fortunately, 35 Xe has a half-life of about 9 hours and, therefore, if one waited until the 135 Xe decayed, the reactor would recover.
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Scientists found Xe in trace amounts when analyzing the atmosphere for noble gases.
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The chemical symbol for xenon is Xe, which indicates its identity as a noble gas.
Synonyms
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A rare, colorless gas used in some lights and experiments
Surface Forms
Etymology
Xe is the chemical symbol for xenon, a rare gas whose name comes from the Greek word xenos, meaning 'stranger' or 'foreign'. So you can remember Xe as standing for a 'strange' or rare gas that does not easily react with other elements.