What is another word for backscatter?
Pronunciation: [bˈakskatə] (IPA) 
Backscatter refers to the reflection of electromagnetic radiation back to its source. There are various synonyms for this term depending on the context of its use. In the medical or scientific community, backscatter can be referred to as reflected radiation, echo radiation, or retro radiation. In the field of radio communication, it can also be referred to as reflected radio waves, echo signal, or return signal. Additionally, backscatter can be used in the context of security screening, where it is called scattered radiation or scattered x-rays. Regardless of the term used, these synonyms all refer to the reflection of energy back to its source.
