backscatter
noun
the deflection of nuclear particles or of radiation in a scattering process through an angle greater than 90°.
backscattering
-
a variation of
backscatter.
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These included material losses, differences in resonator quality, backscattering, coupling fluctuations, phase errors in the loop couplers, and thermal crosstalk.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 22, 2026
In the adult, there is a backscattering mirror under the retina; it’s like what you have in cats and dogs.
From Slate ● Feb. 16, 2023
