isotopes

[US]/[ˈaɪsətɒps]/

[UK]/[ˈaɪsətɒps]/

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Translation

n.Different forms of a chemical element, each having a different number of neutrons.; A variant of an atom of a chemical element.

stable isotopes

radioactive isotopes

dating with isotopes

isotope analysis

detecting isotopes

different isotopes

isotope ratio

using isotopes

identify isotopes

isotope shift

scientists use carbon-14 isotopes to date ancient artifacts.

radioactive isotopes are used in medical imaging and cancer treatment.

stable isotopes can provide insights into past climate conditions.

the ratio of different hydrogen isotopes reveals water sources.

researchers are studying oxygen isotopes in ice cores.

carbon isotopes help track changes in the global carbon cycle.

analyzing strontium isotopes can determine an individual’s origin.

lead isotopes are used to trace the source of metals in ore deposits.

the presence of certain isotopes indicates a nuclear reaction occurred.

mass spectrometry is a technique used to measure isotope ratios.

different isotopes of the same element have varying numbers of neutrons.

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