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actinon

[ak-tuh-non]

noun

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



actinon

/ ˈæɪˌɒ /

noun

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

  2. another name for actinide

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of actinon1

From New Latin, dating back to 1925–30; actinium, -on 2
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of actinon1

C20: New Latin, from actinium + -on

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