gamma radiation

/ˌgæmə ˈreɪdiˌeɪʃən/
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Other forms: gamma radiations

Definitions of gamma radiation
  1. noun
    electromagnetic radiation emitted during radioactive decay and having an extremely short wavelength
    synonyms: gamma ray
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    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
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