isotope
Translation
isotope
Examples
Carbon-14 is a radioactive isotope of carbon.
Carbon-14 is a radioactive isotope of carbon.
Grammar Patterns
an isotope of ((sth.)) a form of an element with a different number of neutrons. Carbon-14 is an isotope of carbon.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (none common); Antonyms: (none)
Etymology
From Greek 'isos' (equal) + 'topos' (place). It means being in the 'same place' on the periodic table.
Memory Tips
'Iso-' means 'equal' and 'tope' relates to 'place'. Isotopes are in the same place on the periodic table.