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GAMMA (1)
GAMMA (1)
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short
for
gamma rays
, radiations which are
similar
to x-rays, but with a shorter
wavelength
than x-rays. Because of their
short
wavelength
,
gamma rays
are very penetrating. They have a
range
in air of about 1 1/2 miles and are the
principal
cause
of
radiation
disease in atomic warfare.
—Games
Congress
Gls (Approved 13.8.92)