spatter vs splatter

Definitions

noun

1. the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively
2. the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface

verb

1. rain gently
2. spot, splash, or soil
3. dash a liquid upon or against

Examples

Spittle and blood spattered his lips, dripping in my mouth.

Prosecutors say he is tied to the crime by witnesses, blood spatters, ballistics and DNA analysis.

Some makers still bolster these paints with components like formaldehyde, crystalline silica, acetone and ammonia to help preserve the paint or give it other properties, such as spatter-resistance.

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Definitions

verb

1. cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container
2. dash a liquid upon or against

noun

1. the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively
2. a small quantity of something moist or liquid

Examples

She agreed cheerfully, turning her face up towards the rain, letting the heavy droplets splatter against her drenched face and hair.

It splashed down into the shopping cart, splattering mucus in every direction.

A splatter of blood and a falling body came from the noise.

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