sputtering

• Nom désignant une série de bruits explosifs, crépitants ou claquants, souvent produits par un moteur, un liquide tombant sur une surface chaude, ou des éclats irréguliers de ce genre.

A noun referring to a series of explosive spattering or popping sounds, often produced by an engine, liquid hitting a hot surface, or similar irregular bursts.

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1. Sputtering noiseB2formal

   The sound or act of something spattering or sputtering explosively, often associated with engines, liquids, or fire.

   bruit de crépitement

   • The sputtering of the old engine could be heard from down the street.
   • There was a loud sputtering as the oil hit the hot pan.
   • The sputtering of the firework startled the crowd.

   Synonymescracklefizzlehisspopspatterspluttersputter

• Verbe utilisé pour décrire une parole confuse ou hésitante, ou l'émission d'une série de bruits sourds et explosifs, souvent due à un dysfonctionnement mécanique.

A verb used to describe the act of speaking in a confused or indistinct way, or making a series of soft explosive sounds, often due to a mechanical issue.

1. Make explosive soundsB2informal

   To make a series of soft explosive sounds, often like spitting or popping.

   Crépiter

   • The old car's engine sputtered and then died.
   • The firecracker sputtered before exploding.
   • The coffee machine sputtered as it dispensed the last cup.

   Synonymescracklefizzsizzlesplutter

2. Speak in a confused or angry wayB2informal

   To speak in a confused, angry, or excited way, often with spitting sounds.

   bredouiller de colère

   • He sputtered an apology after being caught.
   • She sputtered with rage when she heard the news.
   • The politician sputtered out a weak defense.

   Synonymesgabblejabbersplutterspoutstammerstutter

3. Spit out explosivelyB2informal

   To eject something, like liquid or food, from the mouth in a sudden, explosive manner.

   cracher de manière explosive

   • The baby sputtered milk all over the bib.
   • He sputtered water after laughing while drinking.
   • She sputtered out the bitter medicine.

   Synonymesspewspitsplutterspurt

4. Climb awkwardlyC1informal

   To climb or move in a clumsy, scrambling manner.

   grimper en se débattant

   • The hikers sputtered up the rocky slope.
   • He sputtered over the fence, nearly falling.
   • The children sputtered up the tree to get the ball.

   Synonymesclamberscrambleshinshinnyskinstruggle

5. Remove atoms (scientific)C2formalscientific

   To cause a material to undergo a process where atoms are ejected from its surface, typically by bombardment with ions.

   pulvérisation cathodique

   • The lab technician used a beam to sputter a thin layer of gold onto the sample.
   • Sputtering is a key technique in creating semiconductor devices.
   • The process can sputter atoms from the target material.