scattering

Something scattered, especially a small, irregularly occurring amount or quantity.

The dispersal of a beam of particles or of radiation into a range of directions as a result of physical interactions.

Placed irregularly and far apart; scattered.

Separating and dispersing in all directions: as, a scattering flock of birds; a scattering shot.

Of rare or irregular occurrence; sporadic.

Miscellaneous; diversified: as, scattering votes.

Separated from the school, as fish: hence, sparse; scarce.

The act of sprinkling, strewing, or dispersing; dispersion.

That which has been scattered or strewn abroad.

One of a number of disconnected or fragmentary things.