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scatterings

scatterings is the plural of scattering.

Meaning of scattering

Noun

scattering (plural scatterings)

  1. A small quantity of something being dispersed (at random points).
    • There will be a scattering of showers, with heavy rain in places.
  2. (elections) The total number of votes awarded to nonmajor or unlisted candidates.
  3. The process whereby a beam of waves or particles is dispersed by collisions or similar interactions.

Phrases with scatterings

Questions about scatterings

What is scatterings the plural of?
Scatterings is the plural of scattering.

Words near scatterings in the dictionary

  1. scatterhoards
  2. scattering
  3. scattering function
  4. scattering functions
  5. scatteringly
  6. scatterings
  7. scatterling
  8. scatterlings
  9. scattermouch
  10. scattermouches
  11. scatterogram

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