thoron

noun — 2 senses

thoron

noun

Etymology Contraction of thorium emanation.

1

Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Physics Radon-220 (22086Rn; symbol Tn), an isotope of radon

2

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences Alternative Alternative form of thorin (“C₁₆H₁₁AsN₂O₁₀S₂.₂Na”).

Synonyms
exthorio, thoreon, thorium emanation
Related terms
thorium
Hypernyms
radon
Coordinate terms
actinon, radon

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