What is another word for potassium-argon dating?
Pronunciation: [pətˈasi͡əmˈɑːɡɒn dˈe͡ɪtɪŋ] (IPA) 
Potassium-argon dating is a scientific technique used to determine the age of rock formations based on the decay of radioactive isotopes of potassium. Synonyms for this term may include radiocarbon dating, radiometric dating, carbon-14 dating, and carbon dating. These synonyms all refer to various methods used to determine the age of rocks, fossils, or other materials based on the decay of specific isotopes. Other related terms may include geochemistry, geochronology, and isotope analysis. These techniques are commonly used in geological research, and provide valuable insights into the history and evolution of the Earth and its inhabitants.
