Definition of Scattering

1. Noun. A small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly. "A sprinkling of grey at his temples"

Exact synonyms: Sprinkling
Generic synonyms: Small Indefinite Amount, Small Indefinite Quantity
Derivative terms: Sprinkle

2. Noun. The physical process in which particles are deflected haphazardly as a result of collisions.
Group relationships: Extinction
Generic synonyms: Action, Activity, Natural Action, Natural Process

3. Noun. A light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby.
Exact synonyms: Sprinkle, Sprinkling
Generic synonyms: Rain Shower, Shower
Derivative terms: Sprinkle, Sprinkle

4. Noun. Spreading widely or driving off.
Exact synonyms: Dispersion
Specialized synonyms: Diaspora, Dissipation
Generic synonyms: Spread, Spreading
Derivative terms: Disperse, Scatter

5. Noun. The act of scattering.
Exact synonyms: Scatter, Strewing
Generic synonyms: Spread, Spreading
Derivative terms: Scatter, Scatter, Scatter, Scatter, Scatter, Scatter, Scatter, Scatter, Strew

Definition of Scattering

1. a. Going or falling in various directions; not united or aggregated; divided among many; as, scattering votes.

2. n. Act of strewing about; something scattered.

Definition of Scattering

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Scattering

1. The deflection of one particle as a result of collisions with other particles or with waves. See: Elastic. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Scattering

scatterbrained
scatterbrains
scattered
scattered
scattered radiation
scatterer
scatterers
scattergood
scattergoods
scattergram
scattergram
scattergrams
scattergun
scatterguns
scattering (current term)
scattering (current term)
scatteringly
scatterings
scatters
scattershot
scattery
scatter factor
scatter pin
scatter rug
scattier
scattiest
scatting
scattings
scatts
scatty

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