gamma

BrE /ˈɡæmə/ AmE /ˈɡæmə/

noun en → es

1 LETTER [singular] B2

the third letter of the Greek alphabet (Γ, γ)

gama

Collocations gamma ray · gamma radiation

  • Gamma rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation.

    Los rayos gamma son una forma de radiación electromagnética.

2 RADIATION [singular] C1

a type of high-energy radiation that is produced by the decay of radioactive substances and has a wavelength shorter than X-rays

radiación gamma, rayos gamma

Collocations gamma radiation detector · gamma-ray imaging

  • The scientist is studying the effects of gamma radiation on living cells.

    El científico está estudiando los efectos de la radiación gamma en las células vivas.

3 SCIENCE [singular] C1

a branch of science that deals with the study of radioactive substances and their effects on living organisms

ciencia de la radiación gamma, física nuclear

Collocations gamma-ray spectroscopy · gamma-ray astronomy

  • Gamma science is crucial for understanding the behavior of subatomic particles.

    La ciencia de los rayos gamma es crucial para entender el comportamiento de las partículas subatómicas.

4 TECHNOLOGY [singular] C1

a technology that uses gamma radiation for various applications, such as medical imaging and industrial inspection

tecnología de rayos gamma, tecnología médica

Collocations gamma-ray detector · gamma-ray camera

  • The new technology allows doctors to detect tumors using gamma rays.

    La nueva tecnología permite a los médicos detectar tumores utilizando rayos gamma.