verb transverb intrans
to utter (something) hastily or explosively in confusion or anger; = splutter1
to dislodge (atoms) from the surface of a material by collision with high-energy particles, e.g. electrons
to deposit (a metallic film) by such a process
to eject particles of food or saliva noisily from the mouth
to speak in an explosive or incoherent manner
to make explosive popping sounds
sputterer noun
[Dutch sputteren, of imitative origin]