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 Definitions of backscatter  [ˈbækˌskæt ər]  

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Definition of 'backscatter' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) backscatter
the deflection of radiation by scattering in a direction opposite to the direction of incidence.

2.  backscatter
radiation scattered in this manner.

Etymology:  (1955–60)

Definition of 'backscatter' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (verb) backscatter
scatter (radiation) by the atoms of the medium through which it passes

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