A deposition process used in scanning electron microscopy to cover a specimen with a thin layer of conducting material.

(intransitive, of an engine, motor, etc.) To emit a series of irregular, erratic popping or spitting sounds before shutting off.

a physical vapor deposition method of thin film deposition by the phenomenon of sputtering.

a prototype test gun using 7 major components from the WW2 era British Sten submachine gun carbine, along with other specially fabricated parts to make a complete operational firearm.