Isotope
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈaɪ.sə.təʊp/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Isotope is a noun meaning (topology, transitive) To define or demonstrate an isotopy of (one map with another).
Meaning
(topology, transitive) To define or demonstrate an isotopy of (one map with another).
More Meanings
- (nuclear physics) Any of two or more forms of an element where the atoms have the same number of protons, but a different number of neutrons within their nuclei. Thus, isotopes have the same atomic number but a different mass number.
Word Forms
- isotopes
- isotoping
- isotoped
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include radioisotope, radioactive, nuclide, uranium, sodium, radioelement.
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