isotope — each of two or more forms of the same element that contain equal numbers of protons but different numbers of neutrons
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: each of two or more forms of the same element that contain equal numbers of protons but different numbers of neutrons
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈaɪsətoʊp/
Example Sentences
- The detective used isotope fingerprinting to trace the origin of the suspicious cheese
- Uranium-235 is a fissile isotope used in nuclear reactors
- Scientists discovered that the alien's DNA contained isotopes not found on Earth
isotope
NOUN[/ˈaɪsətoʊp/]
each of two or more forms of the same element that contain equal numbers of protons but different numbers of neutrons
Scientists study a rare isotope glowing softly inside a lead-shielded chamber.
Through the scope, isotopes bring new hope!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'iso-' meaning 'equal' and 'topos' meaning 'place'. The term was coined in 1913 by British chemist Frederick Soddy to describe elements occupying the same position in the periodic table despite having different atomic masses.
Breakdown
iso- (equal) + -tope (place, from Greek topos) = isotope
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The detective used isotope fingerprinting to trace the origin of the suspicious cheese”
“Uranium-235 is a fissile isotope used in nuclear reactors”
“Scientists discovered that the alien's DNA contained isotopes not found on Earth”
“Medical isotopes are widely used in diagnostic imaging and cancer treatment”
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