Spatter liquid around (8)
I believe the answer is:
sprinkle
'spatter liquid around' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for sprinkle that I've seen before include "Spatter, liquid say" , "Splash" , "Scatter, pour in drops" , "Scatter small drops, spray" , "Spray with water" .)