Gamma Ray

Pronunciation: /ˈɡæmə reɪ/

Definitions of gamma ray

noun a type of electromagnetic radiation of very high frequency and energy, emitted by the nuclei of some radioactive substances

Example Sentences

A1 Gamma rays are a type of radiation.

A2 Scientists use gamma rays to study the universe.

B1 Gamma rays have high energy and can penetrate through matter.

B2 Gamma ray bursts are the most powerful explosions in the universe.

C1 Researchers are studying the effects of gamma rays on human health.

C2 Gamma ray astronomy has provided valuable insights into the nature of black holes.

Examples of gamma ray in a Sentence

formal Scientists use specialized equipment to detect and study gamma rays emitted from distant galaxies.

informal Did you know that gamma rays are the most energetic form of light in the universe?

slang I heard that superhero movies often feature characters with powers like shooting gamma rays from their hands.

figurative Her smile was like a burst of gamma rays, bright and powerful.

Grammatical Forms of gamma ray

• plural: gamma rays
• comparative: more gamma ray
• superlative: most gamma ray
• present tense: gamma ray
• future tense: will gamma ray
• perfect tense: have gamma ray
• continuous tense: is gamma raying
• singular: gamma ray
• positive degree: gamma ray
• infinitive: to gamma ray
• gerund: gamma raying
• participle: gamma rayed

Origin and Evolution of gamma ray

First Known Use: 1903 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The term 'gamma ray' originated from the Greek alphabet, specifically the third letter 'gamma' which represented the sound 'g'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the field of physics to describe a type of electromagnetic radiation with high frequency and energy, the term 'gamma ray' has since been widely adopted in various scientific disciplines to refer to this specific type of radiation.