Preferred Term:
radiocarbon dating
Definition:
The determination of the age of an organic substance by measuring the loss rate of radiocarbon (carbon-14). The method is based on the principle that all living plants and animals take in small amounts of radiocarbon, and the intake ends when they die.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
NALT Core
NALT Core
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
- carbon-14 analysis
- carbon-14 dating
- carbon dating
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/5067
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