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Definition of scattering - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
random spreadsmall quantity of items spread randomly
- There was a scattering of toys on the floor.
2.
physicsTECH. process of waves or particles being dispersedTECH.
- Scattering of light explains the sky's color.
Adjective
1.
dispersiondispersed over a wide area
- The scattering clouds hinted at a coming storm.
2.
distributionspread out in different directions
- The scattering leaves covered the ground.
Expressions with scattering
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process where light changes direction after hitting small particles or surfaces
Light scattering makes the beam visible in the dusty air.
elastic scattering of light by small particles
Rayleigh scattering explains why the sky is blue.
method where neutrons spread in matter to reveal structure
Neutron scattering revealed the sample’s internal structure.
Origin of scattering
Old English, sceater (scatter) + -ing (action)
Terms with scattering included in their meaning
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playful action
playful scattering of water
scattering
move or scatter something over a wide area
scattering
scattered in various directions
action
act of scattering small particles
weather
characterized by a light scattering of drops
general
light scattering of small things like specks, bullets, or questions
scattering
scatter over someone or something
scatter
cause something to vanish by scattering
distribution
process of spreading or scattering
military
the scattering of bomb fragments after explosion
gardening
scattering liquid in fine mist
disaster
violent scattering of debris during a natural disaster
scattering
breaking up and scattering
scattering
causing something to scatter or disperse
agriculture
machine for scattering materials widely
light
the scattering of light in many directions
scattering
spreading something over an area
physics
object causing scattering of particles or waves
physics
scattering of light by particles in a colloid or suspension
agriculture
act of scattering seeds
dispersion
act of scattering or dispersing something
oceanography
deep scattering layer in oceanography
scattering
spread out in an irregular or untidy way
physics
increase in photon wavelength after scattering by matter
Examples of scattering in a sentence
There was a scattering of stars in the night sky. The scattering of particles was observed in the experiment. Scattering occurs when light hits small particles. The scattering leaves covered the entire park. Scattering seeds across the field ensured even growth. The scattering stars lit up the night sky.
The scattering crowd made it hard to navigate.
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- French:dispersion, dispersé, ...
- German:Streuung, verstreut, ...
- Italian:manciata, disperso, ...
- Spanish:dispersión, disperso, ...
- Portuguese:dispersão, disperso, ...
- Chinese:零星散落物, 分散的, ...
- Japanese:散らばり, 散在する, ...
- Arabic:بَعْثَرَة, مُتَبَدِّد, ...
- Hebrew:פִּיזּוּר, מְפוּזָר, ...
- Russian:разбросанность, рассеянный, ...
- Ukrainian:розсип, розсіяний, ...
- Hindi:बिखराव, छितराया, ...
Definition of scatter - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
distributiontr./intr. spread things loosely over an areatr./intr.
- She scattered seeds in the garden.
2.
dispersetr. cause to separate and go in different directionstr.
- The sound of sirens scattered the crowd..
3.
patternintr. occur at widely spaced intervalsintr.
- Raindrops scattered throughout the day.
4.
disruptiontr. UK frustrate or overthrow planstr. UK
- The unexpected news scattered their plans.
5.
physicstr. TECH. deflect radiation or particlestr. TECH.
- The material scatters light effectively.
Noun
1.
small amountsmall, dispersed amount of something
- A scatter of applause followed the performance..
2.
randomnessrandom distribution in different directions
- The scatter of data points was analyzed.
Expressions with scatter
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cause people or things to go in all directions
The villagers were scattered to the four winds after the storm.
disperse quickly in different directions
When the alarm rang, the students scattered like leaves.
small decorative pillow used on sofas or beds
She arranged the scatter cushions neatly on the couch..
spread cremated remains in a special place
They decided to scatter his ashes in the ocean.
small decorative pin worn on clothing
She attached a vintage scatter pin to her lapel for the event..
read data from non-contiguous locations into a buffer
The program uses scatter read to optimize data access.
graph showing relationship between two variables
The scatter diagram showed a clear trend between age and income.
graph showing data points for two variables
The scatter plot shows the relationship between height and weight.
distribute data across multiple locations then collect it
The algorithm will scatter gather the data efficiently.
small rug placed in a room for decoration or comfort
She placed a colorful scatter rug by the fireplace..
Origin of scatter
Old Norse, skatra (to scatter)
Examples of scatter in a sentence
He scattered the papers all over the desk. The wind scattered the leaves. The children scattered when the bell rang. Small villages scatter along the coastline. Wildflowers were scattered across the field. The sudden storm scattered their outdoor event.
Her unexpected arrival scattered his carefully laid plans. The device is designed to scatter neutrons efficiently. Scientists observed how the particles scatter in the experiment. There was a scatter of stars in the night sky. A scatter of leaves covered the ground. The scatter of stars was breathtaking. We studied the scatter of seeds in the field.
View all translations of scatter
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- French:éparpiller, dispersion, ...
- German:streuen, Streuung, ...
- Italian:spargere, dispersione, ...
- Spanish:esparcir, esparcimiento, ...
- Portuguese:espalhar, dispersão, ...
- Chinese:撒, 零星少量, ...
- Japanese:ばらまく, 少量, ...
- Arabic:نَثَرَ, تَناثُر, ...
- Hebrew:לְפַזֵּר, פִּיזּוּר, ...
- Russian:разбрасывать, горстка, ...
- Ukrainian:розкидати, розсип, ...
- Hindi:बिखेरना, थोड़ी मात्रा, ...
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