Associations to the word «Scattering»

SCATTERING, verb. Present participle of scatter

SCATTERING, noun. A small quantity of something occurring at irregular intervals and dispersed at random points,

SCATTERING, noun. (physics) The process whereby a beam of waves or particles is dispersed by collisions or similar interactions.

SCATTERING FUNCTION, noun. (physics) A function which describes the intensity of scattered radiation in any given direction

SCATTERING FUNCTIONS, noun. Plural of scattering function

SCATTERING, noun. A small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly; "the first scatterings of green"; "a sprinkling of grey at his temples".

SCATTERING, noun. The physical process in which particles are deflected haphazardly as a result of collisions.

SCATTERING, noun. A light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby.

SCATTERING, noun. Spreading widely or driving off.

SCATTERING, noun. The act of scattering.