Synonyms of gamma

Noun


1. gamma, letter, letter of the alphabet, alphabetic character

usage: the 3rd letter of the Greek alphabet

2. gamma, field strength unit

usage: a unit of magnetic field strength equal to one-hundred-thousandth of an oersted

3. da Gamma, Vasco da Gamma, Gamma

usage: Portuguese navigator who led an expedition around the Cape of Good Hope in 1497; he sighted and named Natal on Christmas Day before crossing the Indian Ocean (1469-1524)

WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University.
All rights reserved.

Definition and meaning of gamma (Dictionary)