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ISOTOPES [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2008-03-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Atomic Physics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- isotopes
1, record 1, English, isotopes
correct, plural, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nuclides having the same atomic number but different mass number. [Definition standardized by ISO.] 2, record 1, English, - isotopes
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Isotopes are distinguished from one another by means of their mass number, which is the sum of the numbers of protons and neutrons in the nucleus. 3, record 1, English, - isotopes
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The singular form "isotope" is possible but less frequently used. 4, record 1, English, - isotopes
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
isotopes: term standardized by ISO. 5, record 1, English, - isotopes
Record 1, Key term(s)
- isotope
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Physique atomique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- isotopes
1, record 1, French, isotopes
correct, masculine noun, plural, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- nucléides isotopes 2, record 1, French, nucl%C3%A9ides%20isotopes
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nucléides ayant le même numéro atomique mais des nombres de masse différents. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.] 3, record 1, French, - isotopes
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un nucléide est une substance caractérisée par un nombre atomique et un nombre de masse (somme des protons et des neutrons du noyau de ses atomes) alors qu'un élément n'est caractérisé que par son nombre atomique. Les nucléides ayant le même nombre atomique sont dits isotopes. Un élément est en général composé de plusieurs nucléides isotopes. 2, record 1, French, - isotopes
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «isotopes» est normalement utilisé au pluriel. 4, record 1, French, - isotopes
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
isotopes : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 4, record 1, French, - isotopes
Record 1, Key term(s)
- isotope
- nucléide isotope
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Física atómica
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- isótopos
1, record 1, Spanish, is%C3%B3topos
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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