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Noun: gamma ray  ga-mu rey
  1. Electromagnetic radiation emitted during radioactive decay and having an extremely short wavelength
    - gamma radiation

Derived forms: gamma rays

Type of: electromagnetic radiation, electromagnetic wave, nonparticulate radiation

Part of: electromagnetic spectrum

Encyclopedia: Gamma ray

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