gamma rays
gam·ma ray
G g Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [gam-uh rey]
- /ˈgæm ə reɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [gam-uh rey]
- /ˈgæm ə reɪ/
Definitions of gamma rays words
- noun gamma rays a photon of penetrating electromagnetic radiation (gamma radiation) emitted from an atomic nucleus. 1
- noun gamma rays a photon emitted by an electron as a result of internal conversion. 1
- noun gamma rays electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths shorter than approximately one tenth of a nanometer. 1
- noun plural gamma rays Gamma rays are a type of electromagnetic radiation that has a shorter wavelength and higher energy than X-rays. 0
- noun plural gamma rays streams of gamma radiation 0
- noun gamma rays plural of gamma ray. 0
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Origin of gamma rays
First appearance:
before 1900 One of the 17% newest English words
First recorded in 1900-05
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Parts of speech for Gamma rays
noun
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pronoun
preposition
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determiner
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gamma rays popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
gamma rays usage trend in Literature
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