|
  • Search Results
  • Advanced Search
  • List Builder
  • Random Word

gamma radiation

DEFINITIONS OF: gamma radiation

1

n electromagnetic radiation emitted during radioactive decay and having an extremely short wavelength

Synonyms:
gamma ray
Type of:
electromagnetic radiation, electromagnetic wave, nonparticulate radiation
radiation consisting of waves of energy associated with electric and magnetic fields resulting from the acceleration of an electric charge
Launch
WORD FAMILY
USAGE EXAMPLES