radiation

[AIVC, Air infiltration and ventilation glossary, 1992]:the transmission of heat through space by the propagation of infra-red energy; the passage of heat from one object to another without necessarily warming the space between.(see conduction; convection; heat transfer)

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radon

[EPA, IAQ Glossary]:A colorless, odorless gas that occurs naturally in almost all soil and rock. Radon migrates through the soil and groundwater and can enter buildings through cracks or other openings in the foundation. Radon can also enter well water. Continue reading →