Noun

1. 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.
2. The particles and/or radiation deflected in this manner.
3. A portion of the energy or a laser that is scattered back in the seeker's direction by an obscurant.

Verb

1. To scatter particles and/or radiation by the atoms of the medium being passed through.