fluorine dating

noun

A technique used to date bones by measuring the amount of fluorine absorbed from the surrounding soil.

Meanings

nounfluorine dating (uncountable)
  1. uncountablearchaeologyA technique used to date bones by measuring the amount of fluorine absorbed from the surrounding soil.

    Synonyms: fluorine absorption dating

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA technique used to date bones by measuring the amount of fluorine absorbed from the surrounding soil.

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