scatterer

scat·ter

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Definitions of scatterer word

verb with object scatterer to throw loosely about; distribute at irregular intervals: to scatter seeds. 1
verb with object scatterer to separate and drive off in various directions; disperse: to scatter a crowd. 1
verb with object scatterer Physics. to refract or diffract (light or other electromagnetic radiation) irregularly so as to diffuse in many directions. (of a medium) to diffuse or deflect (light or other wave phenomena) by collisions between the wave and particles of the medium. 1
verb without object scatterer to separate and disperse; go in different directions. 1
noun scatterer the act of scattering. 1
noun scatterer something that is scattered. 1

before 1125

One of the 6% oldest English words

1125-75; Middle English scatere; compare Dutch schateren to burst out laughing

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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