Definition of "gamma"

• noun

• The name of the third letter of the Greek alphabet (Γ, γ), preceded by beta (Β, β) and followed by delta, (Δ, δ).

• The Gamma function, symbolized by Γ.

• A constant approximately equal to 0.55721566, symbolized by γ.

• A unit of magnetic field equal to 1 nT.



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