Definition of Radiocarbon

1. Noun. A radioactive isotope of carbon.

Exact synonyms: Carbon 14
Generic synonyms: Atomic Number 6, C, Carbon

Definition of Radiocarbon

1. Noun. A radioactive isotope of carbon, especially (nuclide 14 6 C) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Radiocarbon

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Medical Definition of Radiocarbon

1. A radioactive isotope of carbon; e.g., 14C. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Radiocarbon

radiobiologic
radiobiological
radiobiologies
radiobiologist
radiobiologists
radiobiology
radiobismuth
radioboron
radiobroadcast
radiobroadcasts
radiobromine
radiocadmium
radiocaesium
radiocalcium
radiocarbon (current term)
radiocarbon dating
radiocarbons
radiocardiogram
radiocardiograms
radiocardiography
radiocarpal
radiocarpal articulation
radiocarpal joint
radiocephalpelvimetry
radiocerium
radiocesium
radiochemical
radiochemical purity
radiochemically

Literary usage of Radiocarbon

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. History: Chronology 1: Second Edition by Anatoly Fomenko (2007)
"Thus, decomposing (or decomposed) specimens should have a lower content of radiocarbon C14, which should make the specimens appear a lot older than they ..."

2. The Geological Record Of Ecological Dynamics: Understanding The Biotic by National Academies Press (U.S.) (2005)
"Within the range of radiocarbon dating, calibrated amino acid dates can be reliable and economical alternatives to radiocarbon dating for particular sites. ..."

3. Organic Matter and Rice by Stephen Banta, Corazon V. Mendoza, International Rice Research Institute (1984)
"Some problems in the radiocarbon dating of soil. Soviet Soil Sci. 3-11. Geyh, MA 1970. ... Cambridge University natural radiocarbon measurements. VI. ..."

4. Kephala: A Late Neolithic Settlement and Cemetery by John E. Coleman (1977)
"Ralph, EK, Michael, HN and Han, MC (1973), "radiocarbon Dates and Reality," MASCA Newsletter 9, No. 1, University Museum, University of Pennsylvania. ..."

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