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scattering

[skat-er-ing] / ˈskæt ər ɪŋ /
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uneven
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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

Researchers measured the properties of a magnetic crystal using a process called neutron scattering, where a beam of neutrons passes through a sample.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

It looked like an under-23 side with a scattering of experience for Real.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

By extending the breakdown of Raman selection rules beyond traditional superionic systems, the study provides a broader framework for interpreting diffusive Raman scattering across many classes of materials.

From Science Daily • Mar. 7, 2026

Bunnicula, not sure what to do, jumped high in the air and landed, with a great scattering of greens, smack in the center of the salad bowl.

From "Bunnicula" by Deborah Howe and James Howe