sprinkling

Short definition from Wiktionary

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of sprinkle

Noun

1. 1
   The action of the verb to sprinkle.
2. 2
   A small thinly distributed amount, e.g. of some liquid, powder or other fine substance that is sprinkled on to something.
3. 3
   A light shower of rain.
4. 4
   A scattering.