A former name for radon (5)

I believe the answer is:

niton

'a former name for radon' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for niton that I've seen before include "used for radiotherapy" , "Radioactive element" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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