scattering
Example Sentences
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Artemis II mission specialist Christina Koch described the scattering of tiny craters across the daytime side proudly reflecting sunlight, like pinpricks in a lampshade.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
While it does not oppose cremation, it does ban scattering of ashes.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
Instead, finish the top with a scattering of turbinado sugar for crunch and a pinch of flaky salt for sparkle.
From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026
By comparing how these scattering patterns shift from one scan point to another, researchers can reconstruct extremely detailed images.
From Science Daily • Mar. 5, 2026
A scattering of crumbs clung to his beard.
From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser
Vocabulary lists containing scattering
Physics - Introductory
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Physics - Middle School
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Physics - High School
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