radioactive dating

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Noun radioactive dating has 1 sense

radioactive dating - measurement of the amount of radioactive material (usually carbon 14) that an object contains; can be used to estimate the age of the object
--₁ is a kind of measurement, measuring, measure, mensuration

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Term: Radioactive Dating

Description:

Radioactive dating refers to the scientific method used to determine the age of rocks, fossils, or artifacts by measuring the amount of radioactive decay of certain isotopes present in these materials. This technique is based on the principle that radioactive isotopes decay at a consistent and known rate over time.

Sample Sentences:

Scientists use radioactive dating to estimate the age of ancient fossils.
Carbon dating is one of the most widely used forms of radioactive dating.
The uranium-lead dating method is often employed for dating rocks and minerals.

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