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Radiocarbon (Noun)

Meaning

A radioactive isotope of carbon.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Examples

  • Scientists use radiocarbon dating to determine the age of ancient organic materials by measuring the amount of radiocarbon present.
  • The half-life of radiocarbon is approximately 5,730 years, making it an ideal tool for dating archaeological sites.
  • Radiocarbon is a radioactive isotope of carbon that is formed in the Earth's atmosphere through the interaction of cosmic rays and nitrogen.
  • The amount of radiocarbon in a sample decreases over time, allowing researchers to calculate the age of the sample.
  • By comparing the amount of radiocarbon in a sample to the amount present in living organisms, archaeologists can estimate the age of the sample.

Synonyms

  • Carbon 14

Hypernyms

  • C
  • Atomic Number 6
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