sputtering

[US]/ˈspʌt.ər.ɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈspʌt̬.ɚ.ɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the act of splattering or sputtering; a method of reactive sputtering; cathodic vacuum deposition, cathodic sputtering; the sound made by sputtering

Phrases & Collocations

sputtering engine

sputtering fire

sputtering sound

sputtering speech

sputtering motor

sputtering candle

sputtering gas

sputtering water

sputtering performance

sputtering light

Example Sentences

the engine was sputtering, indicating a problem.

she was sputtering with rage after hearing the news.

his speech was sputtering due to his nervousness.

the candle was sputtering, threatening to go out.

after the storm, the lights were sputtering on and off.

the old car started sputtering as it climbed the hill.

he was sputtering his words in disbelief.

her laughter turned into sputtering giggles.

the coffee machine started sputtering, signaling it was ready.

as he spoke, his voice became sputtering and unclear.

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