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/
Korean meaning: 탄소의 방사성 동위원소(탄소-14)로, 유기물의 연대를 측정하는 데 사용됨
Korean pronunciation: 레이디오**카**번
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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Origin
1940년대에 만들어진 합성어로, 라디오(radio-)와 탄소(carbon)가 결합되었습니다. 여기서 radio-는 '방사선'을 의미하며, 방사성 탄소 동위원소의 발견과 함께 탄생한 과학 용어입니다.
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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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