Meaning & use
Spattering
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Scattering small drops or spots of a liquid over a surface.
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Grease was spattering all over the stove as the bacon fried.
A spattering of applause greeted the mayor's announcement.
A note on using this word
Also used as a noun for a light, scattered amount of something, such as a spattering of rain or applause.
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