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isotope

/ˈaɪsoʊtəp/ noun · British & US
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What does isotope mean?

noun

An atom of an element that has a particular number of neutrons in its nucleus, leading to a different atomic mass from other atoms of the same element.

Example

"The scientist studied the different isotopes of uranium to understand their properties."

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