Definition of "speckling" []

• Present participle of speckle. (verb)
• A pattern of small spots (noun)
• Ticking (the fabric) (noun)

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• "Sometimes the speckling is from the color not blending in very well because you didn't stir in well enough or because the color isn't soluble in the medium you're mixing it with."
• "In the photo below, the speckling is caused by improper colorant mixing."
• "The "speckling," as she called him, was Dotty's own; and when he was put into this insane hospital, all safe from the cat, his little mistress was in a measure consoled."