isotope
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Definitions
n.
One of two or more forms of a chemical element that have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.
同位素
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedisoprefix
+
toperoot
=isotope
Common Collocations
- 1.radioactive isotope放射性同位素
- 2.carbon isotope碳同位素
Example Sentences
- 1.
Carbon-14 is a radioactive isotope used for dating ancient artifacts.
- 2.
Scientists study different isotopes of uranium to understand nuclear reactions.
- 3.
The hospital uses medical isotopes to treat certain types of cancer.