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Isotope

Definition:

An isotope refers to each of two or more forms of a chemical element that differ in the number of neutrons present in the nucleus, but have the same atomic number.

Examples:

Noun: The stable isotope of carbon is carbon-12.

Noun: The radioactive isotope of uranium is uranium-235.

Adjective: Isotopic dating methods are used to determine the age of ancient artifacts.

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