WORD MEANING
Gamma ray meaning
GAM-uh ray · noun
A type of high-energy electromagnetic radiation emitted from radioactive atoms and certain cosmic sources.
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A term used in physics to describe a photon with very short wavelength and high frequency.
In medicine, radiation used for cancer treatment and sterilization.
A slang term for intense or powerful energy or force.
Gamma ray primarily refers to a form of radiation but can also appear in scientific, medical, and informal contexts.
Examples
The scientist studied the effects of gamma rays on living cells.
Gamma rays are used in cancer treatment to kill malignant cells.