Isotope

noun

/ˈaɪ.sə.təʊp/

Word Frequency: 3.1

Definitions

1.nounAny 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. As a consequence, atoms of isotopes will have the same atomic number but a different mass number.

Synonyms

radioisotope radioactive nuclide uranium sodium radioelement radionuclide isotopologue isotopomer isomer nuclear isomer isotone

Rhymes With

scope trope grope misanthrope rope cope envelope kaleidoscope

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