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   sput·ter

   /ˈspədər/

   verb

   • 1. make a series of soft explosive sounds, typically when being heated or as a symptom of a fault: "the engine sputtered and stopped"
   • ▪ speak in a series of incoherent bursts as a result of indignation or some other strong emotion: "“But … but …” she sputtered"
   • ▪ emit with a spitting sound: "the goose is in the oven, sputtering fat"
   • ▪ proceed or develop in a spasmodic and feeble way: "strikes in the public services sputtered on"
   • 2. deposit (metal) on a surface by using fast ions to eject particles of it from a target.
   • ▪ cover (a surface) with metal by sputter method.

   noun

   • 1. a series of soft explosive sounds, typically produced by an engine or by something heating or burning: "the sputter of the motor died away"

   Word Origin late 16th century (as a verb): from Dutch sputteren, of imitative origin.

   Derivatives

   • 1. sputterer noun

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   sputter: [verb] to spit or squirt from the mouth with explosive sounds.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSPUTTER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   SPUTTER definition: 1. to make several quick explosive sounds: 2. to say something in a series of quick explosive…. Learn more.

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   sputter: 1 v spit up in an explosive manner Synonyms: spit out , splutter Type of: cough out , cough up , expectorate , spit out , spit up discharge (phlegm or sputum) from the lungs and out of the mouth v utter with a spitting sound, as if in a rage Synonyms: splutter Type of: emit , let loose , let out , utter express audibly; utter sounds ...

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   Sputter definition: to make explosive popping or sizzling sounds.. See examples of SPUTTER used in a sentence.

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   SPUTTER meaning: 1. to make several quick explosive sounds: 2. to say something in a series of quick explosive…. Learn more.

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   5 meanings: 1. → another word for splutter (sense 1), splutter (sense 2), splutter (sense 3) 2. physics a. to undergo or cause.... Click for more definitions.

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   Define sputter. sputter synonyms, sputter pronunciation, sputter translation, English dictionary definition of sputter. make popping or sizzling sounds; to eject particles of saliva or food from the mouth explosively and involuntarily; ...

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   Definition of sputter verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    sputter meaning, definition, what is sputter: if something such as an engine or a fire...: Learn more.

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