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isotopic

/ˌaɪsoʊˈtɒpɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does isotopic mean?

adjective

Relating to or denoting atoms or molecules of the same element that have different numbers of neutrons in their nuclei, and hence different atomic masses.

Example

"The isotopic composition of the sample was analyzed using mass spectrometry."

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