upscattering

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noun

The increase in wavelength of radiation scattered by an electron

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Compton scattering
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Meanings

nounupscattering (plural upscatterings)

plural upscatterings

  1. natural sciencesThe increase in wavelength of radiation scattered by an electron

    Synonyms: Compton scattering

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe increase in wavelength of radiation scattered by an electron

Similar
Compton scattering

Origin

From up- + scattering.

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APA

upscattering. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/upscattering

MLA

“upscattering.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/upscattering. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “upscattering,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/upscattering.

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