đồng vị
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đồng vị means an isotope.
Meanings of đồng vị in English
Noun
- an isotope
Adjective
- of angles corresponding
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 同位 (“par”). Compare Chinese 同位素 (đồng vị tố, “isotope”), Japanese 同位体 (dōitai, đồng vị thể, “isotope”).
Frequently asked questions
What does đồng vị mean in English?
đồng vị (noun) means "an isotope".
How do you pronounce đồng vị?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɗəwŋ͡m˨˩ vi˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʔɗəwŋ͡m˨˩ vɪj˨˩˨]. Tones: đồng — falling tone (huyền), vị — heavy tone (nặng).
Is đồng vị a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. đồng vị is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 同位.