Definition of radon
: a heavy radioactive gaseous element formed by the decay of radium — see element table
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The Estill County dump that accepted radioactive waste has agreed to install monitors, fund school radon testing and develop a corrective action plan, under an agreement with the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet announced in November.
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High levels of radon were found in some Centennial School District buildings, the district said this week.
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Custom kitchen cabinetry with crown molding is also included along with a USB charging outlet in the kitchen, soft-close drawers and a passive radon ventilation system in every home.
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Dozens of other programs also would be zeroed out entirely, including funding for radon detection, lead risk reduction, projects along the U.S.-Mexico border and environmental justice initiatives.
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Some of those categories have been zeroed out entirely, including beach protection, radon monitoring and lead testing, the documents show.
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The budget would also zero out money for states for dealing with such problems as non-point source pollution, radon, lead, underground storage tanks, pollution prevention and beach protection.
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The old station has mold, water damage and radon gas levels five times higher than normal.
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This would explain why a family of four living in a home with elevated radon levels might not all face the same risk.
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Origin and Etymology of radon
International Scientific Vocabulary, from radium
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radon
playDefinition of radon for English Language Learners
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: a radioactive element which is a gas that is used medically in cancer treatments
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radon
playMedical Definition of radon
: a heavy radioactive gaseous element of the group of inert gases formed by disintegration of radium and used similarly to radium in medicine—symbol Rn; called also radium emanation; see element table
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