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isotope

noun

/ˈaɪsətəʊp/

Meaning

Atoms of the same element with equal number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.

Carbon-14 is a radioactive isotope used in dating fossils.

variant, atomic form, nuclide, isotope species

element, uniform atom

radioactive isotope, stable isotope, isotope analysis, isotope ratio

A coloured jacket worn by members of a club, team, or school as part of a uniform.

a hidden or unexpected danger or difficulty

the quality of always behaving or performing in a similar way; uniformity

the way in which two or more concepts, objects, or people are connected

a weapon designed to attack aircraft from the ground