Mottle and Spatter

Mottle

Mottle noun - A small area that is different (as in color) from the main part.
Usage example: canvases covered with streaks and mottles
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Synonyms for Mottle

Spatter is a synonym for mottle in dot topic. In some cases you can use "Spatter" instead the word "Mottle" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: mottled, mottling

Spatter

Spatter noun - A very small amount.

Mottle is a synonym for spatter in splash topic. You can use "Mottle" instead the word "Spatter" as a verb or a noun, if it concerns topics such as dot.

Nearby Words: spattered, spatted, spattering
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