scattering
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(noun) a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly. Synonyms: sprinkling. Examples: "The first scatterings of green." "A sprinkling of grey at his temples."
Noun Definition 1
(noun) the physical process in which particles are deflected haphazardly as a result of collisions.
Noun Definition 2
(noun) a light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby. Synonyms: sprinkle, sprinkling.
Noun Definition 3
(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 Definition 1
(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 Definition 2
(verb) distribute loosely. Synonyms: scatter, sprinkle, dot, dust, disperse. Example: "He scattered gun powder under the wagon."
Verb Definition 3
(verb) cause to separate. Synonyms: break up, disperse, scatter. Examples: "Break up kidney stones." "Disperse particles."
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