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scattering [ˈskætərɪŋ] n 1. a small amount 2. (Physics / General Physics) Physics the process in which particles, atoms, etc., are deflected as a result of collision
Scattering a sparse amount or number. See also scantling. Examples: scattering of affections, 1662; of good and evil, 1662; of learning; of nations, 1545; of pearls, 1908; of rays, 1866; of thoughts.
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scattering noun sprinkling, few, handful, scatter, smattering, smatter the scattering of houses on the east of the village Translations scattering n (of people) → vereinzeltes Häufchen; (Phys, of light, waves) → Streuung f; a scattering of books/houses → vereinzelte Bücher pl → /Häuser pl; a thin scattering of snow on the hillside → dünner Schneefall auf dem Hügel How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The four shots came in rather a scattering volley, but they did the business: one of the enemy actually fell, and the rest, without hesitation, turned and plunged into the trees. The children got to know his figure, and the sparrows expected their daily scattering of bread- crumbs. For instance, to scatter seed is called sowing: but the action of the sun in scattering his rays is nameless. |
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