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Definitions for "GAMMA-RAY"
Keywords:  electromagnetic, penetrat, wavelength, radiotherapy, emitted
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An invisible form of energy that is given off by atoms.
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The highest energy electromagnetic radiation. It has a very short wavelength.
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One of the rays emitted by radioactive substances. Gamma rays are highly penetrat-ing and can traverse several centimeters of lead.
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