gamma radiation

noun

: radiation composed of gamma rays

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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 In the comics, Betty is killed by the gamma radiation that comes from the blood of Bruce Banner. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025 High doses of gamma radiation can trigger symptoms like nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, hair loss, and even death. Robert Lea, Space.com, 12 Feb. 2025 Shorter wavelength energy includes ultraviolet, X-ray and gamma radiation, while longer wavelength energy includes infrared and radio waves. Michael J. Murdoch, The Conversation, 3 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 22 Feb. 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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