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Spatter vs. Splatter

Spatter

/ˈspætə/

To scatter small drops or splashes on a surface

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Splatter

/ˈsplætə/

To cause liquid to spread or scatter when hitting a surface

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Remember that spatter often involves smaller droplets and less intensity than splatter.
Splatter suggests a more forceful or messy impact, like paint hitting a wall in a thick, chaotic pattern.
Think of spatter as sprinkling and splatter as a splash or explosion of liquid, creating a larger area of coverage.

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