gamma rays
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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To investigate the mystery, the researchers measured gamma rays produced as a radioactive copper isotope decayed into zinc.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 21, 2026
That connection is expected when high-energy protons collide with surrounding gas and produce gamma rays.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 2, 2026
When an excited atomic nucleus moves to a lower and more stable energy state, it can release energy in the form of gamma rays.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 31, 2026
The gamma rays released by zinc-70 were recorded with the Summing NaI, or SuN, detector.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 31, 2026
“Do you know what gamma rays are?” asked Bogert sharply.
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
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