gamma

  1. Noun.  The name of the third letter of the Greek alphabet ('''Γ''', '''γ'''), preceded by beta ('''Β''', '''β''') and followed by delta, ('''Δ''', '''δ''').
  2. Noun.  (context, mathematics) The Gamma function, symbolized by Γ.
  3. Noun.  (context, mathematics) A constant approximately equal to 0.55721566, symbolized by γ.
  4. Noun.  (context, physics) A unit of magnetic field equal to 1 nT.

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