- present participle of sputter.
sputtering
Example Sentences
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"We directly introduced dislocations in CoAl during sputtering deposition," Zhang said.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 31, 2026
Amid sputtering domestic growth momentum, economists say Beijing may roll out some targeted easing in coming weeks, but a policy pivot is unlikely.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
But Jerry wants in his sputtering way to make amends to his brother for the cruel things he did to him when they were younger.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2026
China’s economy has been sputtering for a years, with consumers especially reluctant to spend, hurting some of those companies.
From Barron's ● May 31, 2026
Eliza stared into the light of the sputtering candle.
From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson
