scattering

(noun) a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly. Synonyms: sprinkling. Examples: "The first scatterings of green." "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. Example: "She waved her hand and scattered the crowds."

(verb) move away from each other. Synonyms: disperse, dissipate, scatter, spread out. Examples: "The crowds dispersed." "The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached";."

(verb) distribute loosely. Synonyms: scatter, sprinkle, dot, dust, disperse. Example: "He scattered gun powder under the wagon."

(verb) sow by scattering. Synonyms: scatter. Example: "Scatter seeds."

(verb) cause to separate. Synonyms: break up, disperse, scatter. Examples: "Break up kidney stones." "Disperse particles."

(verb) strew or distribute over an area. Synonyms: spread, scatter, spread out. Examples: "He spread fertilizer over the lawn." "Scatter cards across the table."