radiocarbon dating

noun

radiocarbon-date transitive verb

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Related article World’s oldest writing system may have its origins in mysterious, undeciphered symbols Imer believes the stone pieces are an extremely interesting find because they were located in a grave field with the opportunity to conduct radiocarbon dating. Ashley Strickland, CNN, 22 Feb. 2025 This method, known as radiocarbon dating, had previously been used to determine the age of 19 samples. Alexander Nazaryan, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025 Read More: Largest Ever Penguin Fossil Discovered in New Zealand Motives for Pumas The scientists examined radiocarbon dating of colonies, along with historical and archaeological records to reach their conclusion. Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025 Initial radiocarbon dating of the midden shells suggested Hoabinhians were active in this region from about 1,700 years ago to 12,550 years ago. Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for radiocarbon dating

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First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of radiocarbon dating was in 1950

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“Radiocarbon dating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/radiocarbon%20dating. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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