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radiometric

/ˌreɪdi.əˈmɛtrɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does radiometric mean?

adjective

Relating to the measurement of the rate of radioactive decay of unstable isotopes, used to determine the age of rocks and other materials.

Example

"The geologist used radiometric dating to determine the age of the fossil."

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