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Etymology of the English word radioisotope

the English word radioisotope
derived from 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
using the English prefix radio-
derived from the French prefix radio-
derived from the Latin word radius (rod, spoke; ray; rod)
using the French suffix -able

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