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scattering

UK
/ˈskæt.ər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈskæt.ɚ.ɪŋ/
scattering along
scattering around
scattering off
scattering over

Translations

scatteringnoun
scatterings
pl
UK
/ˈskæt.ə.rɪŋ/
US
/ˈskæt̬.ər.ɪŋ/
diffusionPhysique, optique.
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
dispersion
Synonyms
dispersal
distribution
spread
diffusion
dissemination
scatteringgerund / present participle
UK
/ˈskæt.ər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈskæt̬.ɚ.ɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that causes or involves scattering.
diffusantPhysique, optique.
Scattering centers in the crystal impair its optical quality.
Des centres diffusants dans le cristal altèrent sa qualité optique.
scatterverb

scattering

Gerund

scattered
Past Simple
scattered
Past Participle
scattering
Gerund
UK
/ˈskæt.ə/
US
/ˈskæt.ɚ/
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
disséminerSurtout quand il s’agit de répartir des éléments sur une zone.
Synonyms
disseminate
disperse
spread
strew
sow
disband
diffuse
distribute
Antonyms
gather
collect

Definitions

scatteringnoun
The process by which particles or waves are deflected or diffused.
The scattering of light by the atmosphere causes the sky to appear blue.
A small, dispersed amount or number of something.
There was a scattering of applause after the performance.
scatteringgerund / present participle
Causing or characterized by the act of dispersing or diffusing.
Scattering centers in the crystal impair its optical quality.
scatterverb
To throw or spread things in different directions.
The farmer scattered seeds across the field.
To cause a group of people or animals to move quickly in different directions.
The loud noise scattered the birds from the tree.
To disperse or distribute something over an area.
The wind scattered the leaves all over the yard.
To separate and move apart in different directions.
The crowd began to scatter when the rain started.
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