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Meaning of RADON
Pronunciation:
'reydân
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WordNet Dictionary
Definition:
[n]
a
radioactive
gaseous
element
formed
by
the
disintegration
of
radium
;
the
heaviest
of
the
inert
gasses
;
occurs
naturally
(
especially
in
areas
over
granite
)
and
is
considered
a
hazard
to
health
 
Synonyms:
atomic number 86
,
Rn
 
See Also:
argonon
,
chemical element
,
element
,
inert gas
,
noble gas
Medical Dictionary
Definition:
A radioactive gas that is a byproduct of disintegrating radium.
 
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