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.

present participle of sputter

plural of sputtering

(intransitive) To emit saliva or spit from the mouth in small, scattered portions, as in rapid speaking.

Moist matter thrown out in small detached particles. / Confused and hasty speech.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of sputter

simple past tense and past participle of sputter

plural of sputterer

Agent noun of sputter; one who sputters.

Suitable for use as material in a sputter deposition process.