noun🔗ShareIsotopesAny of two or more forms of an element where the atoms have the same number of protons, but a different number of neutrons within their nuclei. As a consequence, atoms of isotopes will have the same atomic number but a different mass number."Carbon has several isotopes, including carbon-12 and carbon-14, which scientists use in dating ancient artifacts. "Le carbone possède plusieurs isotopes, dont le carbone 12 et le carbone 14, que les scientifiques utilisent pour dater les artefacts anciens.elementchemistryphysicssciencesubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading