Isotopic tracer

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-006729",
  "term": "Isotopic tracer",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "An isotope, either stable or radioactive, used to track the movement and transformation of substances within the atmosphere, oceans, or other environmental systems. By analyzing the ratios or concentrations of different isotopes, scientists can infer origins, pathways, and residence times of air masses or water. Common examples include isotopes of hydrogen and oxygen in water vapor.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/isotopic-tracer/"
}