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Etymology of the English word isotope

the English word isotope
using the English prefix iso-
derived from the Greek word isos, ἴσος, ἴσως (similar (in amount and kind); likely; perhaps)
derived from the Greek word topos, τόπος (a spot ; location (as a position, home, tract, etc.); figuratively, condition, opportunity; specially, a scabbard)
derived from the Greek word koinos topos
derived from the Greek word omotopia

Date

The earliest known usage of isotope in English dates from the 20th century.

Derivations in English

isotron, isotopy, radioisotope, isotone

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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