carbon dating
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a method used for measuring how old an organic material is by calculating the amount of carbon they contain
- Carbon dating revealed that the ancient artifact was over 5,000 years old.
- The scientists used carbon dating to determine the age of the fossilized remains.
- Through carbon dating, archaeologists were able to confirm the timeline of the early human settlement.
- Carbon dating is a crucial tool in understanding the chronology of historical events and objects.
- The team applied carbon dating to the wooden structure to verify its period of construction.
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