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backscatter
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back·scat·ter  (bksktr)
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.
backscatter v.
backscatter  (bksktr)
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.
Refers to a portion of the laser energy that is scattered back in the direction of the seeker by an obscurant. See also laser.
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Verb1.backscatter - scatter (radiation) by the atoms of the medium through which it passes
natural philosophy, physics - the science of matter and energy and their interactions; "his favorite subject was physics"
disperse, scatter, break up - cause to separate; "break up kidney stones"; "disperse particles"


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The slight decrease in overall intensity in the calcium image and backscattered electron (BSE) image reflects the calcium depleted outer zone.
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Embedded in the probe is a photosensitive light detector, which detects the amount of backscattered light reflected from the vaginal wall (Sintchak & Geer, 1975).
Oral contraceptive use and female genital arousal: methodological ... by Gorzalka, Boris B. / The Journal of Sex Research
Radar radiation is scattered in all directions from the hail region, with only a small amount of this radiation being backscattered to the radar (producing the commonly-recognized storm echo).
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