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Definition of Isotope

1. Noun. One of two or more atoms with the same atomic number but with different numbers of neutrons.

Definition of Isotope

1. Noun. (physics) Any of two or more forms of an element where the atoms have the same number of protons, but a different number of neutrons within their nuclei. As a consequence, atoms for the same isotope will have the same atomic number but a different mass number (atomic weight). ¹

2. Verb. (topology transitive) To define or demonstrate an isotopy of (one map with another). ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Isotope

1. a form of an element [n -S] : ISOTOPIC [adj]

Medical Definition of Isotope

1. One of several nuclides having the same number of protons in their nuclei and hence having the same atomic number, but differing in the number of neutrons and therefore, in the mass number. Almost identical chemical properties exist between isotopes of a particular element. The use of this term as a synonym for nuclide is to be discouraged. (16 Dec 1997)

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Literary usage of Isotope

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Journal of the American Chemical Society by American Chemical Society (1879)
"The Kinetic Deuterium isotope Effect in the Reaction of Methyl Iodide with Cyanide Ion in Aqueous Solution from 0 to 40° 1 Alfred V. Willi and Chong Min Won ..."

2. Beneficial Uses and Production of Isotopes: 2000 Update by Nea, OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (2000)
"A systematic collection and harmonisation of data and indicators on isotope uses at the international level could assist in analysing global trends and ..."

3. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1883)
"The isotope (black dots) is concentrated at the other end, showing that flagella grow from the tip. of leucine per milliliter with 0.5 me leucine per ..."

4. Radionuclide Retention in Geologic Media: Workshop Proceedings, Oskarshamn by Svensk kärnbränslehantering AB., OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (2002)
"Solute diffusion is one concept and mechanism on which there ought to be ample common understanding and agreement, the prediction of isotope migration as ..."

5. Physics of Plutonium Recycling: Plutonium Recyclying in Fast Reactors by Nuclear Energy Agency, OECD NEA Staff (1996)
"... for fabrication of the fresh fuel assemblies for each TRU isotope (expressed in Curies), • Sum over entire model of BOEC mass »A, for each TRU isotope, ..."

6. Journal of the American Chemical Society by American Chemical Society (1879)
"The Kinetic Deuterium isotope Effect in the Reaction of Methyl Iodide with Cyanide Ion in Aqueous Solution from 0 to 40° 1 Alfred V. Willi and Chong Min Won ..."

7. Beneficial Uses and Production of Isotopes: 2000 Update by Nea, OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (2000)
"A systematic collection and harmonisation of data and indicators on isotope uses at the international level could assist in analysing global trends and ..."

8. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1883)
"The isotope (black dots) is concentrated at the other end, showing that flagella grow from the tip. of leucine per milliliter with 0.5 me leucine per ..."

9. Radionuclide Retention in Geologic Media: Workshop Proceedings, Oskarshamn by Svensk kärnbränslehantering AB., OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (2002)
"Solute diffusion is one concept and mechanism on which there ought to be ample common understanding and agreement, the prediction of isotope migration as ..."

10. Physics of Plutonium Recycling: Plutonium Recyclying in Fast Reactors by Nuclear Energy Agency, OECD NEA Staff (1996)
"... for fabrication of the fresh fuel assemblies for each TRU isotope (expressed in Curies), • Sum over entire model of BOEC mass »A, for each TRU isotope, ..."

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