niton

[ nahy-ton ]

/ ˈnaɪ tɒn /

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noun

(formerly) radon. Symbol: Nt

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Origin of niton

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

Words nearby niton

nitfly, nither, nitid, nitinol, nit-lamp, niton, nitpick, nitpicker, nit-picking, nit-picky, nitr-

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How to use niton in a sentence

From Ventnor the most beautiful part of the island coast stretches westward to Niton.
England, Picturesque and Descriptive|Joel Cook
Many parties walk hence on the edge of the cliffs to Niton, &c.
Brannon's Picture of The Isle of Wight|George Brannon
From its very elevated situation, it commands a rich display of the country from Niton to Newport.
Brannon's Picture of The Isle of Wight|George Brannon
It is best seen above the Undercliff, and in fallen masses along the shore from Ventnor to Niton.
The Geological Story of the Isle of Wight|J. Cecil Hughes

Niton, or radium emanation, is one of the products of the disintegration of radium.
Meteorology|Charles Fitzhugh Talman

British Dictionary definitions for niton

niton

/ (ˈnaɪtɒn) /

noun

a less common name for radon

Word Origin for niton

C20: from Latin nitēre to shine

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