kryptonite

Meaning

Noun

The one weakness of something or someone that is otherwise invulnerable, an Achilles heel.

Origin

From a fictional radioactive element, kryptonite, that has a detrimental effect on the otherwise invulnerable character Superman. Apparently formed as krypton + -ite.

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