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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026

back•scat•ter n. [Physics.]

Physicsthe deflection of nuclear particles or of radiation in a scattering process through an angle greater than 90°.

Also, back′scat′ter•ing.

back² + scatter 1955–60

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