A small quantity of something occurring at irregular intervals and dispersed at random points. / (elections) The total number of votes awarded to nonmajor or unlisted candidates.

(physics) any optical method used to measure the extent of the scattering of light by suspended particles or by macromolecules

(physics) any of several techniques that use the wavelike behaviour of neutrons as a scientific probe

(countable, uncountable) Damage, harm, hurt, injury. / (countable) Someone who, or something which, causes harm; an injurer.

(archaic or Scotland) To harm or injure (someone or something) physically. / (specifically, obsolete) To cause monetary loss to (someone).

(physics) the Raman effect

a small rug, especially one of several used as floor covering

(physics) A function which describes the intensity of scattered radiation in any given direction

In a scathing manner.

(chiefly Britain) Any of a series of showers of rain, whose number, location and timing are impossible to predict