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kryptonite

/ˈkrɪptənaɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does kryptonite mean?

noun

A radioactive mineral from the planet Krypton, said to be toxic to Superman, and by extension, a metaphor for a weakness or vulnerability.

Example

"The superhero's kryptonite was his greatest weakness, and his enemies exploited it to defeat him."

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