sputtering

IPA: spˈʌtɝɪŋ

A noise that sputters.
The ejection of atoms from the surface of a solid or liquid following bombardment with ions, atoms or molecules; used to prepare a thin layer of material on an object.

Examples of "sputtering" in Sentences

The old car engine began sputtering as it struggled to start on the cold winter morning
The campfire was sputtering, sending sparks into the air as the flames flickered
The failing lightbulb started sputtering, causing the room to be cast in a dim flickering glow
The fireworks sputtered and crackled in the night sky, creating a beautiful display of colors
The motorcycle's engine was sputtering, indicating that it needed some maintenance to run smoothly again