backscattering
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /ˈbækˌskætərɪŋ/
KK: /bækˈskætərɪŋ/
noun
Definition
The process where radiation is scattered back from a surface after hitting it.
Example
Backscattering is important in understanding how materials interact with radiation.
Conversation
Have you heard about backscattering in radiation physics?
Yeah, I read a bit about it; it seems pretty interesting.
I was surprised to learn how it affects material surfaces.
Definitely! It must have a lot of applications in science.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
scattering
reflection
diffusion
Antonyms
absorption
transmission
emission
verb
Definition
Not a valid English word.
Example
Not available.
Tense Forms
Past: Not available
Past Participle: Not available
Conversation
Did you see how the laser used backscattering to detect the surface details?
Yeah, that was really impressive!
I didn't realize backscattering could be so useful in scientific research.
Root Explanation
Backscattering → It is formed from "back-" (meaning backward) and "scattering" (from the root "scatter" which comes from Old English "sceatrian", meaning to disperse or spread). The word describes the process of light or particles being scattered back in the direction from which they came.
Memory Tip
Think of something being spread or dispersed ('scatter') in a 'backward' direction — that's what backscattering means.
Visually Confused Words
scattering
scatterling