radiocarbon dating

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

Scientists use radiocarbon dating to estimate the age of ancient artifacts and fossils.
The radiocarbon dating of the archaeological site revealed it was over 10,000 years old.
Radiocarbon dating confirmed the authenticity of the manuscript by dating the parchment it was written on.
The accuracy of radiocarbon dating depends on the preservation of the organic material being tested.
Advances in radiocarbon dating have revolutionized the study of prehistoric cultures and environmental history.

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