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Spatter

usgb/ˈspætər/Volume
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Accidental ActionPlay
Spatter suggests drops were not intentionally thrown, often resulting from an action like painting. SlideWhile frying the chicken, oil started to spatter out of the pan.
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Visual ImageryPlay
Use 'spatter' to vividly describe scenes in a story, emphasizing the random spread of liquid. SlideThe crime scene was eerie, with spatter of red visible on the white walls.
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Small QuantityPlay
'Spatter' involves small droplets, not large amounts of liquid. SlideAfter the toast, champagne spattered lightly onto the nearby tablecloth.