radiocarbon — A radioactive isotope of carbon (carbon-14) used in radiocarbon dating to determine the age of organic materials
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A radioactive isotope of carbon (carbon-14) used in radiocarbon dating to determine the age of organic materials
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌreɪdioʊˈkɑːrbən/
Example Sentences
- The archaeologist was thrilled when radiocarbon tests revealed the wooden spear was actually from the Stone Age, not a movie prop as suspected.
- Radiocarbon dating has revolutionized our understanding of prehistoric human civilization.
- The museum had to apologize when radiocarbon analysis proved their 'ancient Egyptian artifact' was made last Tuesday.
radiocarbon
NOUN[/ˌreɪdioʊˈkɑːrbən/]
A radioactive isotope of carbon (carbon-14) used in radiocarbon dating to determine the age of organic materials
Scientists use radiocarbon dating to reveal the ancient bone is 12,000 years old.
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“The archaeologist was thrilled when radiocarbon tests revealed the wooden spear was actually from the Stone Age, not a movie prop as suspected.”
“Radiocarbon dating has revolutionized our understanding of prehistoric human civilization.”
“The museum had to apologize when radiocarbon analysis proved their 'ancient Egyptian artifact' was made last Tuesday.”
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