1. the third letter of the Greek alphabet (Γ, γ)
2. a unit of measurement for magnetic field strength
Usage: physics
3. electromagnetic radiation of very high frequency and energy
Usage: physics

Examples

• The Greek letter gamma comes after alpha and beta.
• In mathematics, gamma is often used as a variable name.
• The physicist measured the magnetic field in gammas.
• Gamma rays are produced by radioactive decay.
• The hospital uses gamma radiation for cancer treatment.
• Gamma particles can penetrate most materials.
• The detector measured high levels of gamma emission.