gammation

/ˈɡæm.əˌteɪ.ʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

The process of converting or transforming into gamma rays.

“The scientists studied the gammation of radioactive elements in the lab.”

2. noun

A hypothetical process of converting or transforming ordinary matter into gamma rays.

“The theory of gammation was proposed to explain the phenomenon of gamma-ray bursts.”

Synonyms

  • gamma conversion
  • gamma transformation

Antonyms

  • alpha conversion
  • beta decay