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scattering
UK
/ˈskæt.ər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈskæt.ɚ.ɪŋ/
scatterings
pl
UK
/ˈskæt.ə.rɪŋ/
US
/ˈskæt̬.ər.ɪŋ/
Translations
The scattering of light by the atmosphere causes the sky to appear blue.
La diffusion de la lumière par l’atmosphère fait paraître le ciel bleu.
There was a scattering of applause after the performance.
Il y eut un éparpillement d’applaudissements après la représentation.
Additional translations
Definitions
The scattering of light by the atmosphere causes the sky to appear blue.
There was a scattering of applause after the performance.
UK
/ˈskæt.ər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈskæt̬.ɚ.ɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that causes or involves scattering.
Translations
Scattering centers in the crystal impair its optical quality.
Des centres diffusants dans le cristal altèrent sa qualité optique.
Definitions
Scattering centers in the crystal impair its optical quality.
scattering
Gerund
scattered
Past Simple
scattered
Past Participle
scattering
Gerund
UK
/ˈskæt.ə/
US
/ˈskæt.ɚ/
Translations
The farmer scattered seeds across the field.
Le fermier a éparpillé des graines dans le champ.
The loud noise scattered the birds from the tree.
Le bruit assourdissant a dispersé les oiseaux de l’arbre.
Additional translations
Definitions
The farmer scattered seeds across the field.
The loud noise scattered the birds from the tree.
The wind scattered the leaves all over the yard.
The crowd began to scatter when the rain started.
Definitions
There was a scatter of toys across the living room floor.
The scatter of seeds in the garden was done by hand.
The scatter of stars in the night sky was breathtaking.
X-ray scatter can significantly reduce the clarity of the image.
A large scatter in the data indicated significant experimental error.
Definitions
She added a few scatter cushions to brighten the sofa.