(dōng) - Radon — a colorless, odorless, radioactive noble gas

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Radon — a colorless, odorless, radioactive noble gas (element 86), often associated with health risks from indoor air pollution.

Radon — a colorless, odorless, radioactive noble gas

Usage highlights

Radon gasRadon concentrationRadon measurementRadon mitigationRadon progenyIndoor radon

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Radon gas can accumulate in basements (氡气).
  • Testing for radon levels is important for indoor air safety (氡检测).
  • Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive element (放射性元素氡).
  • Long-term exposure to radon increases lung cancer risk (氡暴露).

Collocations

  • Radon gas(氡气)
  • Radon concentration(氡浓度)
  • Radon measurement(氡测量)
  • Radon mitigation(氡减缓)
  • Radon progeny(氡子体)
  • Indoor radon(室内氡)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Radon is primarily discussed in scientific and public health contexts due to its radioactivity.
  • In China, radon is recognized as a significant indoor air pollutant, especially in certain geological regions.

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