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radon - What does it mean?

Definition of 'radon'

English

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Noun

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  • A radioactive chemical element (symbol'' Rn, ''formerly Ro) with atomic number 86, one of the noble gases.
  • Synonyms

    * emanation (obsolete) * exradio (archaic) * niton (obsolete)

    Derived terms

    * eka-radon * radon difluoride * radon fluoride

    See also

    * actinon * radium emanation

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