γ-ray

A form of gamma ray — Very high frequency (and therefore very high energy) electromagnetic radiation emitted as a consequence of radioactivity.

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Meanings

nounγ-ray (plural γ-rays)

plural γ-rays

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of gamma ray
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