gamma-ray burst

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noun

a short-lived, extremely luminous burst of gamma radiation from an unknown astronomical source, occurring at random positions in the sky several times a day. Abbreviation: GRB

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How to use gamma-ray burst in a sentence

The gunman then burst from the restaurant and fled down the street with the other man.
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Within a few swipes, I was already feeling that burst of romantic optimism you need the first day of the (Christian) new year.
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“So, about good for one tactical burst,” the first Air Force official said.
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"He brought Ray Charles to the mix as an influence on rock & roll," E Street Band guitarist Steven Van Zandt once raved.
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People will always scratch and save if a sudden burst of unrestrained pleasure can be purchased.
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He burst into a loud laugh, clapped his hands, and danced before the delighted babe.
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After a moment's silence, the cavaliers both burst into a gay laugh.
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A ray of Consciousness is passed over that impression and you re-read it, you re-awaken the record.
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A burst of indignation within seemed to do more for him than the outward buffetings.
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Gordon turned his pleading eyes on his old friend without a ray of concession; but for a moment he hesitated.
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British Dictionary definitions for gamma-ray burst

gamma-ray burst

noun

astronomy an intense but short-lived burst of gamma rays from an unknown celestial source. First detected in 1970, they have since been found to be widely distributed in the sky

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Scientific definitions for gamma-ray burst

gamma ray burst

Intense high-energy electromagnetic radiation, lasting between a fraction of a second and several minutes, emanating from distant regions of the universe. Recent theory suggests that they result from supernova explosions.