Gamma-ray

noun

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Noun

1
attributive form of gamma ray attributive, form-of, uncountable

Synonyms

gamma radiation actinic ray actinism alpha radiation alpha ray anode ray

Example

"The mission of the Compton Gamma-Ray Observatory was to study gamma-ray emissions in not only our galaxy, but other galaxies beyond ours."

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