scatterer

UK
/ˈskæt.ər.ə/
US
/ˈskæt̬.ɚ.ɚ/

Translations

scatterernoun
scatterers
pl
UK
/ˈskæt.ər.ə/
US
/ˈskæt̬.ɚ.ɚ/
diffuseurPhysique : objet ou particule qui provoque la diffusion d’ondes.
The dust particles in the atmosphere act as scatterers, affecting the color of the sky.
Les particules de poussière dans l’atmosphère agissent comme diffuseurs, modifiant la couleur du ciel.
Additional translations
disperseurSens agentif, rare ; personne ou chose qui disperse des éléments sur une surface ou dans un espace.
scattereradjective
UK
/ˈskætərə/
US
/ˈskætərər/
Technical attributive noun use; considered non-gradable.
diffusantPhysique : qui a la propriété de diffuser des ondes.
Scatterer density can be estimated from acoustic measurements.
La densité diffusante peut être estimée à partir de mesures acoustiques.

Definitions

scatterernoun
An object or particle that causes scattering of waves, such as light, sound, or other forms of energy.
The dust particles in the atmosphere act as scatterers, affecting the color of the sky.
A person who disperses or throws things loosely over an area.
The gardener was the scatterer of seeds across the freshly turned soil.
scattereradjective
Relating to or characteristic of a scatterer (an object that causes wave scattering), used before another noun.
Scatterer density can be estimated from acoustic measurements.
Having the property of scattering electromagnetic, acoustic, or other waves.
The scatterer coating reduces the strength of incoming radar signals.