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scattering
[ skat-er-ing ]
adjective
- straggling, as an assemblage of parts.
- (of votes) cast in small numbers for various candidates.
- distributing, dispersing, or separating.
scattering
/ ˈskætərɪŋ /
noun
- a small amount
- physics the process in which particles, atoms, etc, are deflected as a result of collision
scattering
/ skăt′ər-ĭng /
- The spreading of a stream of particles or a beam of rays, as of light, over a range of directions as a result of collisions with other particles. The sky appears blue due to the tendency of air molecules to scatter blue and violet light more than light of other frequencies. The scattering probabilities and patterns of subatomic particles, accelerated by particle accelerators and aimed at a target, is a major component of experimental particle physics.
- See also diffusion
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Example Sentences
Scattering the truly disadvantaged was much easier when so many were flood-displaced.
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Scattering wooden villages, each a line of hovels, appeared at long intervals.
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Scattering in various directions we ragged about until tea-time.
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Scattering down side streets, alley-ways, behind lumber-piles, everywhere—anywhere.
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Scattering with wild cries of fear, they could be seen running for their lives toward the wood.
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Scattering shots are heard all along and around our line—the trumpets of the cavalry ring out "To arms!"
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