isotone

/aɪsoʊˈtoʊn/

Definitions

1. noun

A chemical element or nucleus with the same number of neutrons as another element or nucleus, resulting in the same total number of protons and neutrons.

“The isotones in this sample are all stable and do not decay quickly.”

2. noun

A musical note having the same pitch as another note.

“The melody consisted of a series of descending isotones that created a somber mood.”

Synonyms

  • isobar
  • isotopic

Antonyms

  • isotope