Isotopic: meaning, definitions and examples

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isotopic

 

[ ˈaɪsəʊˌtɒpɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

scientific terminology

Isotopic refers to the characteristics related to isotopes, which are variations of a chemical element that have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons. This term is commonly used in fields such as chemistry, physics, and geology to describe the variations and behavior of these isotopes in different contexts.

Synonyms

isotope, isotope-related, isotopic variation

Examples of usage

  • Isotopic analysis revealed the age of the rocks.
  • The isotopic composition of the samples was tested.
  • The study focused on isotopic ratios in marine organisms.

Translations

Translations of the word "isotopic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 isotópico

🇮🇳 आइसोटोपिक

🇩🇪 isotopisch

🇮🇩 isotopik

🇺🇦 ізотопний

🇵🇱 izotopowy

🇯🇵 同位体の

🇫🇷 isotopique

🇪🇸 isotópico

🇹🇷 izotopik

🇰🇷 동위원소의

🇸🇦 نظيري

🇨🇿 izotopický

🇸🇰 izotopický

🇨🇳 同位素的

🇸🇮 izotopski

🇮🇸 íslófu

🇰🇿 изотоптық

🇬🇪 იზოტოპური

🇦🇿 izotopik

🇲🇽 isotópico

Etymology

The term 'isotopic' derives from the Greek words 'isos', meaning 'equal', and 'topos', meaning 'place'. This nomenclature reflects the notion that isotopes occupy the same place in the periodic table due to having the same atomic number. The concept started gaining prominence in the early 20th century as scientists began to understand atomic structure and the nature of isotopes. Isotopes were identified during experiments that demonstrated the existence of atoms with the same number of protons but differing numbers of neutrons. The study of isotopes has significant implications across various scientific fields, including environmental science, archaeology, and medicine. It has enhanced our understanding of processes like radioactive decay and has enabled techniques such as radiocarbon dating.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,030, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.