Sputtering — synonyms, definition

1. sputtering (Noun)

6 synonyms

spatter spattering splatter splattering splutter sputter

1 definition

sputtering (Noun) — The noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively.

1 type of

noise

2. sputtering (Verb)

8 synonyms

clambering scrambling shinning shinnying skinning spitting out spluttering struggling

5 definitions

sputtering (Verb) — Make an explosive sound. ex. "sputtering engines"

sputtering (Verb) — Cause to undergo a process in which atoms are removed. ex. "The solar wind protons must sputter away the surface atoms of the dust"

sputtering (Verb) — Climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling.

sputtering (Verb) — Utter with a spitting sound, as if in a rage.

sputtering (Verb) — Spit up in an explosive manner.

14 types of

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