Daughter Isotope

Synonyms of daughter isotope

• radiogenic isotope
• decay product
• progeny isotope

Antonyms of daughter isotope

• parent isotope
• original isotope
• unreacted isotope

Collocations of daughter isotope

parent isotope

Frequency: 70 %

The parent isotope decays to form the daughter isotope.

radioactive decay

Frequency: 60 %

The daughter isotope is formed through radioactive decay.

half-life

Frequency: 50 %

The half-life of the parent isotope determines the rate of formation of the daughter isotope.

isotopic composition

Frequency: 45 %

The isotopic composition of the daughter isotope can provide information about the geological history of a sample.

nuclear reaction

Frequency: 40 %

The daughter isotope is produced in a nuclear reaction involving the parent isotope.

Idiomatic Expressions for daughter isotope

• Phrase: a chip off the old daughter isotope
  Meaning: This phrase means that a daughter isotope has inherited characteristics or qualities from its parent isotope.
  Usage: It is often used informally to describe how traits or features are passed down from one generation to the next.