gamma-ray burst
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
A surprisingly short gamma-ray burst has astronomers rethinking what triggers these celestial cataclysms.
A super-short gamma-ray burst defies astronomers’ expectations | Maria Temming | August 2, 2021 | Science NewsSmashups so far have revealed the previously unknown birthplaces of some heavy elements and pointed to a bright jet of charged subatomic particles that could offer clues to mysterious flashes of high-energy light known as gamma-ray bursts.
Einstein’s theory of general relativity unveiled a dynamic and bizarre cosmos | Elizabeth Quill | February 3, 2021 | Science NewsWell, maybe it was a gamma-ray burst, or maybe it was something else, cautioned some others.
British Dictionary definitions for gamma-ray burst
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
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.
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