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radon

Pronunciation: /ˈreɪdɒn/
Definition of radon

noun

[mass noun]
  • the chemical element of atomic number 86, a rare radioactive gas belonging to the noble gas series. (Symbol: Rn)

Origin:

early 20th century: from radium, on the pattern of argon

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