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Etymology of the English word radon

the English word radon
derived from the English word radium
derived from the Latin word radius (rod, spoke; ray; rod)
using the Latin suffix -ium
using the English suffix -on
using the English suffix -on

Date

The earliest known usage of radon in English dates from the 20th century.

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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