radiocarbon dating
Pronunciation
/ɹˌeɪdɪoʊkˈɑːɹbən dˈeɪɾɪŋ/

Definition & Meaning of "radiocarbon dating"in English

Radiocarbon dating
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a method used by scientists to determine the age of organic materials by measuring the amount of carbon-14 they contain

Grammatical Information
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Composition
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Examples
Scientists use radiocarbon dating to estimate the age of ancient artifacts and fossils.
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