scattering

/skat-er-ing/US // ˈskæt ər ɪŋ //UK // (ˈskætərɪŋ) //

散射,散射作用,散射性,分散

Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective

1
- : distributed or occurring here and there at irregular intervals; scattered.
- : straggling, as an assemblage of parts.
- : cast in small numbers for various candidates.
- : distributing, dispersing, or separating.

n.名词 noun

1
- : a small, scattered number or quantity.
- : Physics. the process in which a wave or beam of particles is diffused or deflected by collisions with particles of the medium that it traverses.

adj.uneven

Forms: scatterings

Synonyms

You have to modify your entire body to minimize any scattering or reflection of light.
In the sum of all possible interactions that could happen during a particle scattering event, the mathematical term representing each interaction splits into two parts, much as the number 6 splits into 2 × 3.
She said she is making plans for friends to participate in the scattering of her daughter’s ashes.
He led me inside, into a hall with a scattering of young people, all of whom cheered as soon as they saw him.
Scattering the truly disadvantaged was much easier when so many were flood-displaced.
Scattering wooden villages, each a line of hovels, appeared at long intervals.
Scattering in various directions we ragged about until tea-time.
Scattering down side streets, alley-ways, behind lumber-piles, everywhere—anywhere.
Scattering with wild cries of fear, they could be seen running for their lives toward the wood.
Scattering shots are heard all along and around our line—the trumpets of the cavalry ring out "To arms!"