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''').
- Noun. (context, mathematics) The Gamma function, symbolized by Γ.
- Noun. (context, mathematics) A constant approximately equal to 0.55721566, symbolized by γ.
- Noun. (context, physics) A unit of magnetic field equal to 1 nT.
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