Sprinkling
Pronunciation : Sprin"kling
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : 1. The act of one who, or that which, sprinkles. Baptism may well enough be performed by sprinkling or effusion of water. Ayliffe.
2. A small quantity falling in distinct drops or particles; as, a sprinkling of rain or snow.
3. Hence, a moderate number or quantity distributed like drops. Craik.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913