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thoron Definition

tho·ron (t̸hôr′än′)

noun

a radioactive isotope of radon, resulting from the disintegration of thorium

Etymology: ModL < thor(ium) + -on as in argon

thoron Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • daughter: The contribution of effective dose from terrestrial gamma radiation and from airborne radon and thoron daughter products depends on the local geology.
  • radionuclide: One WLM of radon or thoron radionuclide daughters corresponds to an exposure to 3.48 × 10 &minus;3 J h m &minus;3.
  • product: The contribution of effective dose from terrestrial gamma radiation and from airborne radon and thoron daughter products depends on the local geology.