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Meaning of
sputtering
in English
sputtering
us
/ˈspʌt.ər.ɪŋ/
uk
/ˈspʌt.ər.ɪŋ/
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Lemma:
sputter
The lemma is the base or root form of this word.
Definitions
Noun
ejecting
atoms
from
a
surface
(
ion
bombardment
)
Verb
spitting
saliva
while
speaking
quickly
uttering
words
hastily
with
a
spluttering
sound
;
in
rage
throwing
out
small
jets
(
steam
,
etc
.)
with
a
noise
ejecting
surface
atoms
via
bombardment
;
modifying
material
coating
objects
with
sputtered
particles
