BACKSCATTERS
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Backscatters.
Backscatters - as a noun
The deflection of particles and/or radiation through angles greater than 90 degrees to the original direction of travel.
The particles and/or radiation deflected in this manner.
A portion of the energy of electromagnetic radiation such as a laser or radio waves that is scattered back in the direction of the source of radiation by an obscurant.
The sending of ip packets to essentially random addresses in response to incoming packets that have a spoofed origin.
Backscatters - as a verb
To scatter particles and/or radiation back to the direction from which they come.
Example Sentences
"The radar system detects backscatters from the target."
"The researcher studied the backscatters of the ultrasound waves."
"The backscatters revealed important information about the composition of the asteroid."
"By analyzing the backscatters, the scientist could determine the density of the material."
"The backscatters of the laser beam were measured to calculate its intensity."
Word Game Points
Is BACKSCATTERS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, backscatters is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BACKSCATTERS has a SCRABBLE points total of 22.
Is BACKSCATTERS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, backscatters is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBACKSCATTERS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 25.
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Yes, backscatters is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBACKSCATTERS has a WORDFEUD points total of 25.