gamma
UK: ˈɡæmə | US: ˈɡæmə
n. the third letter of the Greek alphabet (Γ, γ)
n. (Physics) a unit of magnetic flux density
n. (Photography) a measure of contrast in photographic development
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Derived directly from the Greek letter "γάμμα" (gamma), the third letter of the Greek alphabet. The term was adopted into Latin and later English without structural changes. In scientific contexts, it retains its Greek identity, symbolizing order (as the third in a sequence) or specific technical meanings (e.g., gamma rays).
The Greek letter gamma resembles a sideways 'L'.
Gamma radiation is emitted during radioactive decay.
Adjust the gamma setting to improve the image's contrast.
In mathematics, the gamma function extends the factorial concept.
Ancient Greek inscriptions often feature gamma prominently.