radiocarbon

CEFRB2

/ˈreɪdiˌoʊˈkɑrbən/

noun

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  1. 01

    noun

    A radioactive form of carbon used to date ancient materials.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A radioactive isotope of carbon, especially 146C.

Examples

  • Radiocarbon dating allows us to calculate the age of these skull at approximately 14,700 years.

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Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

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Origin

noun

From radio- + carbon.