What does back scatter mean?
Back scatter means (physics) The deflection of particles or radiation through angles greater than 90 degrees to the original direction of travel..
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(physics) The deflection of particles or radiation through angles greater than 90 degrees to the original direction of travel..
Use back scatter when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Back scatter means (physics) The deflection of particles or radiation through angles greater than 90 degrees to the original direction of travel..
Common synonyms include blowback, outscatter.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use back scatter where its definition matches the intended context.
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