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gamma

21 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. 1) gamma (noun)
  2. 2) gamma (adjective)
  3. gamma acid (noun)
  4. gamma-aminobutyric acid (noun)
  5. gamma camera (noun)
  6. gamma cellulose (noun)
  7. gamma cross (noun)
  8. gamma function (noun)
  9. gamma globulin (noun)
  10. gamma hydroxybutyrate (noun)
  11. gamma infinity (noun)
  12. gamma interferon (noun)
  13. gamma iron (noun)
  14. gamma moth (noun)
  15. gamma nasal (noun)
  16. gamma radiation (noun)
  17. gamma ray (noun)
  18. gamma-ray astronomy (noun)
  19. Gamma Knife (trademark)
  20. interferon gamma (noun)
  21. nasal gamma (noun)

1gam·ma

noun \ˈga-mə\

Definition of GAMMA

1
: the 3d letter of the Greek alphabet — see alphabet table
2
: the degree of contrast of a developed photographic image or of a video image
3
: a unit of magnetic flux density equal to one nanotesla
4
: gamma ray <gamma counter>
5
: microgram
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Origin of GAMMA

Middle English, from Late Latin, from Greek, of Semitic origin; akin to Hebrew gīmel gimel
First Known Use: 15th century

Rhymes with GAMMA

grama, mamma

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