Definition of NITON

niton

Plural: nitons

Noun

  • An archaic name for radon, a radioactive noble gas.
  • Former name of radon.

Examples

  • Playing ’NITON’ felt like unearthing a forgotten element on the board.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin nitēre (“to shine”) + -on

Synonyms

Nt

Scrabble Score: 5

niton: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
niton: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
niton: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 7

niton: valid Words With Friends Word