Radiocarbon datingDefinition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radiocarbon_dating) Radiocarbon dating (usually referred to as simply carbon dating) is a radiometric dating method that uses the naturally occurring radioisotope carbon-14 (14C) to estimate the age of carbon-bearing materials up to about 58,000 to 62,000 years. (Wikipedia) Preferred Units: N/A Scope Note: N/A This term is used for the following terms: Carbon 14 dating Carbon dating
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