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thoron
[ thawr-on, thohr- ]
/ ˈθɔr ɒn, ˈθoʊr- /
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noun Chemistry.
a radioactive isotope of radon, produced by the disintegration of thorium. Symbol: Tn; atomic weight: 220; atomic number: 86.
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British Dictionary definitions for thoron
thoron
/ (ˈθɔːrɒn) /
noun
a radioisotope of radon that is a decay product of thorium. Symbol: Tn or 220 Rn; atomic no: 86; half-life: 54.5s
Word Origin for thoron
C20: from thorium + -on
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