thoron
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 −3 J h m −3.
- product: The contribution of effective dose from terrestrial gamma radiation and from airborne radon and thoron daughter products depends on the local geology.
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