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scatter - a haphazard distribution in all directions |
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spread |
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dispersion,
distribution the act of dispersing or diffusing something; "the dispersion of the troops"; "the diffusion of knowledge"
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diffuseness the spatial property of being spread out over a wide area or through a large volume
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scatter - the act of scattering |
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scattering,
strewing |
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spread,
spreading act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time
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scatter - distribute loosely; "He scattered gun powder under the wagon" |
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sprinkle,
dot,
dust,
disperse |
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discharge release from military service
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spray scatter in a mass or jet of droplets; "spray water on someone"; "spray paint on the wall"
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spray scatter in a mass or jet of droplets; "spray water on someone"; "spray paint on the wall"
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plash,
spatter,
splash,
splatter,
splosh,
swash dash a liquid upon or against; "The mother splashed the baby's face with water"
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splash,
splosh,
sprinkle mark or overlay with patches of contrasting color or texture; cause to appear splashed or spattered; "The mountain was splashed with snow"
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bespangle dot or sprinkle with sparkling or glittering objects
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aerosolise,
aerosolize disperse as an aerosol; "The bacteria suspension was aerosolized"
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scatter - sow by scattering; "scatter seeds" |
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seed,
sow remove the seeds from; "seed grapes"
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