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backscatter the deflection, by electromagnetic or nuclear forces, of moving waves or particles away from their original direction at angles greater than ninety degrees.
Coriolis effect the apparent deflection of moving objects as observed from a rotating frame of reference due to the force created by the rotating frame.
deviation the deflection of a compass needle on a ship caused by the magnetism of the ship itself. [1/3 definitions]
glance a glancing off; deflection. [1/6 definitions]