Word: backscattering
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: back
scat
ter
ing
Definition: Present participle of backscatter; scatter (radiation) by the atoms of the medium through which it passes
Morphemes:
Affix: back
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To adjoin behind; to be at the back of.
Affix: scatter
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To deflect (radiation or particles).
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.