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Scattering

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Definitions for Scattering

noun
a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly
Synonyms
sprinkling
Examples
  1. the first scatterings of green
  2. a sprinkling of grey at his temples
noun
the physical process in which particles are deflected haphazardly as a result of collisions
noun
a light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby
Synonyms
sprinkle sprinkling
noun
spreading widely or driving off
Synonyms
dispersion
noun
the act of scattering
Synonyms
scatter strewing
verb
to cause to separate and go in different directions
Synonyms
disperse dissipate dispel break up scatter
Examples
  1. She waved her hand and scattered the crowds
verb
move away from each other
Synonyms
disperse dissipate scatter spread out
Examples
  1. The crowds dispersed
  2. The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached
verb
distribute loosely
Synonyms
scatter sprinkle dot dust disperse
Examples
  1. He scattered gun powder under the wagon
verb
sow by scattering
Synonyms
scatter
Examples
  1. scatter seeds
verb
cause to separate
Synonyms
break up disperse scatter
Examples
  1. break up kidney stones
  2. disperse particles
verb
strew or distribute over an area
Synonyms
spread scatter spread out
Examples
  1. He spread fertilizer over the lawn
  2. scatter cards across the table

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