Dictionary
carbon 14
noun
Definition of CARBON 14
: a heavy radioactive isotope of carbon of mass number 14 used especially in tracer studies and in dating old materials (as archaeological and geological specimens)
See carbon 14 defined for kids ADVERTISEMENT
First Known Use of CARBON 14
1936
Medical Dictionary
carbon 14
noun \-(ˈ)fōr(t)-ˈtēn, -(ˈ)fȯr(t)-\
Medical Definition of CARBON 14
: a heavy radioactive isotope of carbon of mass number 14 used especially in tracer studies and in dating archaeological and geological materials
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: carboni-Previous Word in the Dictionary: carbon footprintAll Words Near: carbon 14
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up carbon 14? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).