To spatter means to scatter small particles of a substance. A spatter is the pattern of drops that result from spattering. To splatter means to scatter large particles of a substance. A splatter is the pattern of drops that result from splattering.

Is it weld spatter or splatter?

Weld splatter is often utilized to express the stroke of liquid drops splattering during welding as well as hitting different surfaces. Spatter, on the other hand, refers to the splashing of tiny drops of molten metal.

What does the word spatter mean?

1 : the act or sound of something splashing in drops the spatter of rain on a roof. 2 : a drop or splash spattered on something : a spot or stain due to spattering a grease spatter.