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gamma ray

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-001126

A type of electromagnetic radiation with a very short wavelength and high energy level. Generally, emitted during radioactive decay of a substance.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-001126
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Synonymsγ-ray; γ ray; γ radiation; gamma radiation
ReferencesNWS Glossary
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-001126",
  "term": "gamma ray",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A type of electromagnetic radiation with a very short wavelength and high energy level. Generally, emitted during radioactive decay of a substance.",
  "synonyms": [
    "γ-ray",
    "γ ray",
    "γ radiation",
    "gamma radiation"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/gamma-ray/"
}

Record 1,126 of 3,164 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.