isotope
isotope · isotopes · isotoped · isotoping
To define or demonstrate an isotopy ofTo define or demonstrate an isotopy of (one map with another).
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» The principal natural isotope of aluminium is aluminium-27.
Meaning
1 sensesTo define or demonstrate an isotopy of (one map with another).
Examples
3 sentencesThe principal natural isotope of aluminium is aluminium-27.
It's one of the isotopes that can be found in the Earth's crust.
Isotopes are atoms that have the same number of protons, but different numbers of neutrons and thus different atomic weight values.
Origin
Possible back-formation from isotopy.Possible back-formation from isotopy.
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Forms
isotopes, isotoping, isotoped, isotopedWord family
2 related wordsRelatedhomotope
Deriveddeisotoping
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle