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back⋅scat⋅ter

  [bak-skat-er]
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–noun Physics.
the deflection of nuclear particles or of radiation in a scattering process through an angle greater than 90°.
Also, back⋅scat⋅ter⋅ing.

Origin:
1955–60; back 2 + scatter
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back·scat·ter   (bāk'skāt'ər)   
n.  

  1. The deflection of radiation or particles by electromagnetic or nuclear forces through angles greater than 90° to the initial direction of travel.

  2. The radiation or particles so deflected.

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backscatter   (bāk'skāt'ər)  Pronunciation Key 

  1. The deflection of radiation or particles by electromagnetic or nuclear forces through angles greater than 90° to the initial direction of travel.

  2. The radiation or particles so deflected.


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