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English noun: gamma ray

1. gamma ray (phenomenon) electromagnetic radiation emitted during radioactive decay and having an extremely short wavelength


Synonymsgamma radiation


Broader (hypernym)electromagnetic radiation, electromagnetic wave, nonparticulate radiation


Part meronymelectromagnetic spectrum









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