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Definition of Rn

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radon

RN

noun
\ ˌär-ˈen How to pronounce RN (audio) \

Definition of RN (Entry 2 of 3)

: registered nurse

RN

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Definition of RN (Entry 3 of 3)

Royal Navy

First Known Use of Rn

Noun

1903, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Rn was in 1903

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Medical Definition of Rn

 (Entry 1 of 2)

radon

RN

noun
\ ˈär-ˈen How to pronounce RN (audio) \

Medical Definition of RN (Entry 2 of 2)

: registered nurse

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