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actinon

American

[ak-tuh-non] / ˈæk təˌnɒn /

noun

Chemistry.

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

actinon British

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of actinon

From New Latin, dating back to 1925–30; see origin at actinium, -on ²

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