tracer element

noun

A radioactive isotope of a normal element used to trace the path of a substance or process in a system.

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Meanings

nountracer element (plural tracer elements)

plural tracer elements

  1. biochemistryA radioactive isotope of a normal element used to trace the path of a substance or process in a system.
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APA

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