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isotopic

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i·so·tope  (s-tp)
n.
One of two or more atoms having the same atomic number but different mass numbers.

[iso- + Greek topos, place (so called because the isotopes of a chemical element occupy the same position in the periodic table of elements).]

iso·topic (-tpk) adj.
iso·topi·cal·ly adv.
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Adj.1.isotopic - of or relating to or having the relation of an isotope


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