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= Radionuclides used in radiometric dating
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Radionuclides used in radiometric dating are unstable isotopes that decay over time at a predictable rate, known as a half-life. This decay process allows scientists to determine the age of materials by measuring the amount of the parent radionuclide and its stable daughter products.