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Chemistry Glossary Definition of Gamma Radiation

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Definition: High energy photons that are emitted by radioactive nuclei. Gamma radiation is very high-energy ionizing radiation. Gamma rays originate in the nucleus, while X-rays originate in the electron cloud around the nucleus.

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