niton

[ nahy-ton ]

noun
  1. (formerly) radon. Symbol: Nt

Origin of niton

1
1910–15; <Latin nit(ēre) to shine + -on1

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British Dictionary definitions for niton

niton

/ (ˈnaɪtɒn) /


noun
  1. a less common name for radon

Origin of niton

1
C20: from Latin nitēre to shine

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