ScienceAugust 16, 2026

isotopic

EYE-suh-TOP-ik

Definition

Relating to isotopes, which are variants of a particular chemical element that have the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons.

Etymology

The word is derived from the Greek 'isos' meaning 'equal' and 'topos' meaning 'place,' referring to the fact that different isotopes occupy the same place in the periodic table.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the chemical characteristics of lunar magma, which scientists analyze to understand the moon's formation and composition.

New advances in lunar soil research offer scientific evidence to unravel mystery of moon’s 'two faces'

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Global Times

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