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nuclidic

/nuːˈklɪdɪk/
nu · clid · ic

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1

Pertaining to or characteristic of a nuclide, which is a distinct kind of atom or nucleus characterized by a specific number of protons and neutrons.

Example

"The researchers analyzed the nuclidic mass of the isotope to better understand its stability during radioactive decay."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from 'nuclide' (coined in 1947 by Truman P. Kohman from 'nucleus' and the chemical suffix '-ide') combined with the adjectival suffix '-ic'.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nuclidic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nuclidic
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