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Definition of Backscatter
1. Verb. Scatter (radiation) by the atoms of the medium through which it passes.
Definition of Backscatter
1. Noun. The deflection of particles and/or radiation by nuclear and/or electromagnetic forces through angles greater than 90 degrees to the original direction of travel. ¹
2. Noun. The particles and/or radiation deflected in this manner. ¹
3. Noun. (military) A portion of the energy or a laser that is scattered back in the seeker's direction by an obscurant. ¹
4. Noun. (computing) The sending of IP packets to essentially random addresses in response to incoming packets that have a spoofed origin. ¹
5. Verb. To scatter particles and/or radiation by the atoms of the medium being passed through. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Backscatter
1. [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Medical Definition of Backscatter
1. Induced radiation deflected more than 90° from the primary beam. See: scattered radiation. (05 Mar 2000)
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