das Isotop
Translation
isotope
Examples
Kohlenstoff-14 ist ein radioaktives Isotop.
Carbon-14 is a radioactive isotope.
Dieses Element hat mehrere stabile Isotope.
This element has several stable isotopes.
Grammar Patterns
an isotope ((of sth.)) Uranium-235 is an isotope of uranium.
Similar Words
Synonyms: nuclide
Etymology
From Greek 'isos' (equal) and 'topos' (place), because isotopes of an element occupy the same place in the periodic table.
Memory Tips
Remember 'iso-' means 'same' and 'topos' means 'place'. Isotopes are variants of elements in the 'same place' on the periodic table.