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Isotope
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Simple meaning
What does Isotope mean?
An isotope is a form of an element with a different number of neutrons.
Dictionary definition
A form of an element whose atoms have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.
Example sentences
Isotope in a sentence
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The science book explained isotope with a diagram of atoms.
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Two isotopes can belong to the same element but have different masses.
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Learning isotope helps students understand how atoms of one element can vary.
Synonyms
Words like Isotope
atomic formA simple phrase for a version of an element's atom.
element variantA form of the same element with a difference in neutrons.
Antonyms
Opposite words
different elementAn atom with a different number of protons.
same atomA general contrast for an atom with no such difference being discussed.
Word family
Isotope word family
Base word
isotope
noun
isotope
Base form.
adjective
isotopic
Related to isotopes.
noun
element
A pure substance made of one kind of atom.
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Practice 1
What does isotope mean?
An isotope is a form of an element with a different number of neutrons.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to isotope?
atomic form is close in meaning to isotope in this context.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses isotope correctly?
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