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actinon

ac·ti·non
A a

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ak-tuh-non]
    • /ˈæk təˌnɒn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ak-tuh-non]
    • /ˈæk təˌnɒn/

Definitions of actinon word

  • noun actinon a radioisotope of radon that is a decay product of radium. Symbol: An or 219Rn; atomic no: 86; half-life: 3.92s 3
  • noun actinon a gaseous radioisotope of radon, formed by disintegration of actinium: at. no., 86; at. wt., 219; half-life of 3.92 seconds 3
  • noun actinon a chemically inert, gaseous, short-lived isotope of radon that is a member of the actinium series. Symbol: An; atomic number: 86; atomic weight: 219. 1
  • noun actinon Any of the radioactive isotopes of radon. 1
  • noun actinon Any radioactive isotope of an actinide. 0

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Origin of actinon

First appearance:

before 1925
One of the 11% newest English words
From New Latin, dating back to 1925-30; See origin at actinium, -on2

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actinon popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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