gamma radiation

noun

: radiation composed of gamma rays

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Before Dunphy can relay the info that the pills are filled with the same gamma radiation that transformed Bruce Banner into the Hulk, Sterns uses a special instrument to interrupt Dunphy's heartbeat, killing him. Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025 Meanwhile, President Ross is also taking pills for a mysterious condition: a ploy to inundate him with gamma radiation and transform him into the Red Hulk. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 21 Feb. 2025 But Sterns turns out to be a bit of a psycho and uses gamma radiation to help Blonsky become The Abomination, an even bigger, angrier monster. Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 14 Feb. 2025 What happens in The Incredible Hulk Dr. Bruce Banner (Norton), with the help of his scientist love interest Dr. Betty Ross (Liv Tyler) submits himself to an experiment involving gamma radiation. Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 14 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gamma radiation

Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of gamma radiation was in 1904

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“Gamma radiation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gamma%20radiation. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

gamma radiation

noun
: radiation made up of gamma rays

Medical Definition

gamma radiation

noun
: radiation that is composed of gamma rays and is used in cancer radiotherapy

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