Scattering — synonyms, definition

1. scattering (Noun)

bit dash diffusion disintegration dispersal dispersion dissemination dissipation distribution drop grain hint little pinch scatter smack sprinkle sprinkling strewing

scattering (Noun) — A small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly. ex. "the first scatterings of green"

scattering (Noun) — The physical process in which particles are deflected haphazardly as a result of collisions.

scattering (Noun) — A light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby.

scattering (Noun) — Spreading widely or driving off.

scattering (Noun) — The act of scattering.

action activity natural action natural process rain shower shower small indefinite amount small indefinite quantity spread spreading diaspora dissipation extinction

2. scattering (Verb)

breaking up dispelling dispersing dissipating dotting dusting spreading spreading out

scattering (Verb) — Cause to separate and go in different directions. ex. "She waved her hand and scattered the crowds"

scattering (Verb) — Move away from each other. ex. "The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached"

scattering (Verb) — Distribute loosely. ex. "He scattered gun powder under the wagon"

scattering (Verb) — Sow by scattering. ex. "scatter seeds"

scattering (Verb) — Make a single entity or group split or become diffuse. ex. "scatter kidney stones"

scattering (Verb) — Strew or distribute over an area. ex. "scatter cards across the table"

changing integrity circulating discharging distributing dividing parting passing around passing on seeding separating sowing splitting aerosolising aerosolizing backscattering bespangling birdliming breaking circumfusing disbanding distributing liming manuring mucking plashing spattering splashing splattering sploshing spraying sprinkling swashing • • •