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   gamma

   /ˈɡamə/

   noun

   • 1. the third letter of the Greek alphabet (Γ, γ), transliterated as ‘g’.
   • ▪ denoting the third in a series of items, categories, etc.: "the alpha, beta, gamma system of share classification"
   • ▪ a third-class mark given for an essay or other piece of work. British
   • ▪ the third (usually third-brightest) star in a constellation: "Gamma Orionis"
   • 2. relating to gamma rays: "gamma detector"
   • 3. a unit of magnetic field strength equal to 10−5 oersted.

   Word Origin via Latin from Greek.

   Scrabble Points: 10

   • G

     2

   • A

     1

   • M

     3

   • M

     3

   • A

     1

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