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SCATTERING

\skˈatəɹɪŋ], \skˈatəɹɪŋ], \s_k_ˈa_t_ə_ɹ_ɪ_ŋ]\

Definitions of SCATTERING

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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the physical process in which particles are deflected haphazardly as a result of collisions

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

the physical process in which particles are deflected haphazardly as a result of collisions

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

of Scatter
Going or falling in various directions; not united or aggregated; divided among many; as, scattering votes.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

of Scatter
Going or falling in various directions; not united or aggregated; divided among many; as, scattering votes.

1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
By Noah Webster.

Divided among many.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. Act of dispersing or distributing around;â€”a sprinkling; a little here and there.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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