gamma
ˈɡæmə
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Definition of gamma - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
languageTECH.third letter of the Greek alphabetTECH.
  • Gamma is used in Greek words.
2.
physicsTECH.very high-energy photon used in imaging and cancer treatmentTECH.
  • Gamma rays are used in medical treatments.
photon radiation ray
3.
mathematicsTECH.mathematical function extending factorial to non-integersTECH.
  • The Gamma function extends the factorial function.
gamma function
4.
financeTECH.rate of change in delta in financeTECH.
  • Gamma helps in assessing option risks.
5.
scienceTECH.unit of magnetic flux density equal to 1 nTTECH.
  • The magnetic field was measured in gammas.
density flux
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Expressions with gamma

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drug that can make people sleepy
Some people use gamma-hydroxybutyrate to help them sleep.
graph showing brightness levels in images
The gamma curve helps adjust the image contrast.
radioactive decay emitting gamma rays
Gamma decay occurs when the nucleus of an atom releases energy.
family of continuous probability distributions with two parameters
The gamma distribution is used in queuing models.
function extending factorial to complex numbers
The gamma function is crucial in complex analysis.
very energetic electromagnetic waves from radioactive materials or cosmic sources
Gamma radiation can penetrate thick walls.

Origin of gamma

Greek, gamma (third letter of Greek alphabet)

Terms with gamma included in their meaning

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particle physics
react with antimatter producing gamma radiation
drug
gamma hydroxybutyrate in street slang
drug
street name for gamma hydroxybutyrate
alloy
gamma phase of iron stabilized by nickel
physics
radioactive form of cobalt used as a strong source of gamma rays
GABAabbr.
abr: gamma-aminobutyric acid
chemical in the brain that calms nerve activity
Gacruxabbr.
abr: Gamma Crucis
brightest star in the Southern Cross constellation
GHBabbr.
abr: gamma-hydroxybutyrate
chemical used as a drug or medicine

Examples of gamma in a sentence

  • Gamma follows beta in the Greek alphabet.
  • Scientists studied gamma emissions from the radioactive material.
  • The telescope detected gamma bursts from a distant galaxy.
  • Gamma is used in complex calculations.
  • Understanding gamma is essential for advanced mathematics.
  • Traders monitor gamma to adjust their portfolios.

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  1. French:gamma, rayon gamma, ...
  2. German:Gamma, Gammastrahl, ...
  3. Italian:gamma, raggio gamma, ...
  4. Spanish:gamma, rayo gamma, ...
  5. Portuguese:gama, raio gama, ...
  6. Chinese:伽马, 伽马射线, ...
  7. Japanese:ガンマ, ガンマ線, ...
  8. Arabic:غَامَا, أشِعّة غاما, ...
  9. Hebrew:גַּמָּא, גַּמָּא, ...
  10. Russian:гамма, гамма-излучение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:гамма, гамма-промінь, ...
  12. Hindi:गामा, गामा किरण, ...

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