Meaning of the word "carbon date" in English
What does "carbon date" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
carbon date
US /ˈkɑːr.bən deɪt/
UK /ˈkɑː.bən deɪt/
Verb
to determine the age of an archaeological specimen by radiocarbon dating
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Scientists were able to carbon date the ancient artifact to over 5,000 years old.
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It's difficult to carbon date samples that are too old or too young.
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