NOUN: "a...colorless and...inert gaseous element" Crossword Clue

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NOUN: "a...colorless and...inert gaseous element" Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a colorless odorless inert gaseous element occurring in the earth’s atmosphere in trace amounts

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

GASEOUS (adjective)
1. existing as or having characteristics of a gas
COLORLESS (adjective)
1. weak in color; not colorful
2. lacking in variety and interest

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