Isotopic (adjective)

1. Related to or describing isotopes, or atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons.
2. Related to or describing the study of isotopes and their properties and uses.

Origin:

From the greek words "isos" meaning "equal" and "topos" meaning "place", coined in 1913 by british chemist frederick soddy.

Examples:

1. Isotopic analysis is used to determine the age of ancient artifacts.
2. Isotopic ratios can be used to trace the movement of elements and compounds in the environment.
3. Isotopic dating is a technique used to determine the age of rocks.
4. Carbon has three isotopes, Carbon-12, Carbon-13 and Carbon-14.
5. Isotopic labeling is a technique used to track the movement of a specific atom within a molecule.