noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The scattering of waves, particles, or signals back in the direction of their source.

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of backscatter form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

All synonyms

blowbackoutscatter

Etymology

From back + scattering.

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