Gamma radiation
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Highly energetic electromagnetic radiation with a very short wavelength emitted during radioactive decay. Gamma rays are essentially very short x-rays and penetrate matter deeply. Gamma radiation is used in radiography and as an exterminant and sterilizing agent, which kills insects, molds, bacteria, or fungi.
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Otros términos
- gamma rays [en]
- gamma-rays [en]
- gamma-ray radiation [en]
- radiation, gamma [en]