Scattering
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To (cause to) separate and go in different directions; to disperse.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A small quantity of something occurring at irregular intervals and dispersed at random points, The process whereby a beam of waves or particles is dispersed by collisions or similar interactions.
Sprinkling
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To cause (a substance) to fall in fine drops (for a liquid substance) or small pieces (for a solid substance).
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The action of the verb to sprinkle.A small amount of (some liquid, powder or other fine substance) that is sprinkled on to something.A light shower of rain.