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scattering   (TTS Sound)

The noun scattering has 5 senses

• scattering, sprinkling -- (a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly; "the first scatterings of green"; "a sprinkling of grey at his temples")


• scattering -- (the physical process in which particles are deflected haphazardly as a result of collisions)


• scattering, sprinkle, sprinkling -- (a light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby)


• dispersion, scattering -- (spreading widely or driving off)


• scatter, scattering, strewing -- (the act of scattering)

The verb scatter has 6 senses

• disperse, dissipate, dispel, break up, scatter -- (to cause to separate and go in different directions; "She waved her hand and scattered the crowds")


• disperse, dissipate, scatter, spread out -- (move away from each other; "The crowds dispersed"; "The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached";)


• scatter, sprinkle, dot, dust, disperse -- (distribute loosely; "He scattered gun powder under the wagon")


• scatter -- (sow by scattering; "scatter seeds")


• break up, disperse, scatter -- (cause to separate; "break up kidney stones"; "disperse particles")


• spread, scatter, spread out -- (strew or distribute over an area; "He spread fertilizer over the lawn"; "scatter cards across the table")