allobar
|al-lo-bar|
C2
🇺🇸
/ˈæloʊˌbɑr/
🇬🇧
/ˈæləʊˌbɑː/
different isotopic form
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allobar' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'allos,' meaning 'other,' and 'baros,' meaning 'weight.'
Historical Evolution
'allos' and 'baros' combined to form the modern English word 'allobar.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'other weight,' referring to different isotopic weights, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a form of an element that has a different isotopic composition than the most common form.
The allobar of carbon with a different isotopic composition is used in radiocarbon dating.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/27 09:51