back scatter

back scat·ter

B b

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bak skat-er]
- /bæk ˈskæt ər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bak skat-er]
- /bæk ˈskæt ər/

Definition of back scatter words

noun back scatter the deflection of nuclear particles or of radiation in a scattering process through an angle greater than 90°. 1

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Origin of back scatter

First appearance:

before 1955

One of the 4% newest English words

First recorded in 1955-60; back2 + scatter

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Parts of speech for Back scatter

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back scatter popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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