actinon

[ ak-tuh-non ]

/ ˈæk təˌnɒn /

noun Chemistry.

a chemically inert, gaseous, short-lived isotope of radon that is a member of the actinium series. Symbol: An; atomic number: 86; atomic weight: 219.

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Also called actinium emanation.

Origin of actinon

From New Latin, dating back to 1925–30; see origin at actinium, -on²

Words nearby actinon

actinomycetales, actinomycete, actinomycin, actinomycoma, actinomycosis, actinon, actinopod, actinopterygian, actinotherapy, actinouranium, actinozoan

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British Dictionary definitions for actinon

actinon

/ (ˈæktɪˌnɒn) /

noun

a radioisotope of radon that is a decay product of radium. Symbol: An or 219 Rn; atomic no: 86; half-life: 3.92s

another name for actinide

Word Origin for actinon

C20: New Latin, from actinium + -on

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