(physics) the diffraction phenomenon exhibited by a crystal bombarded with X-rays in such a way that each plane of the crystal lattice acts as a reflector.

(physics) the Raman effect

a small rug, especially one of several used as floor covering

(physics) A function which describes the intensity of scattered radiation in any given direction

(chiefly Britain) Any of a series of showers of rain, whose number, location and timing are impossible to predict

(physics) The increase in the wavelength, and corresponding decrease in the energy, of photons (especially of X-rays and gamma rays) when scattered by interaction with matter

plural of scattered shower

The construction of housing in a sporadic and unregulated manner in periurban, rural or country areas.

A method of transmitting and receiving microwave radio signals over considerable distances by means of the phenomenon whereby radio waves at particular frequencies are randomly scattered as they pass through the upper layers of the troposphere.

Synonym of shotgun