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Pronunciation:  'reydân

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 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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