carbon-14
carbon 14
noun
radiocarbon ( def 1 ).
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| carbon 14
A naturally occurring radioactive isotope of carbon having six protons and eight neutrons in the nucleus. Carbon 14 is important in dating archaeological and biological remains by radiocarbon dating. |
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carbon 14 definition
A radioactive isotope of carbon. A carbon 14 atom contains six protons, six electrons, and eight neutrons. Carbon 14 is produced when neutrons bombard atoms of nitrogen.
Note: Carbon 14 is used in a common form of radioactive dating to determine the age of ancient objects.
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