carbon-date

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To gauge the age of (an organic material) by comparing the ratio of carbon isotopes.

Word forms

carbon-date carbon-dates carbon-dating carbon-dated carbon date

Synonyms

radiocarbon-date

Related words

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