Radon
Key Facts
Abbreviation
Rn
Pronunciation
/ˈreɪˌdɑn/
Category
Academic & Science
Related Field
Chemistry
Examples in Context
- Radon(Rn) is known to be harmful to humans in large quantities
- There is an acknowledged risk of lung cancer from radon.
- Avoid environmental hazards such as radon, asbestos and air pollution.
- A radioactive, inert, gaseous isotope of radon, with a half-life of3.92 seconds.
- The radioactive dust will contribute to higher levels of uranium and radon.