sparge

tr.v., sparged, sparg·ing, sparg·es.

1. To spray or sprinkle.
2. To introduce air or gas into (a liquid).

n.
A sprinkle.

[Obsolete French espargier, from Old French, from Latin spargere.]

sparger sparg'er n.

1) sprinkle, bespatter; esp. spray
2) to agitate (a liquid) by means of compressed air or gas via a pipe
3) to wash out all soluble products from beer mash prior to boiling

Note: click on a word meaning below to see its connections and related words.

The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: the act of sprinkling or splashing water
  Synonyms: sprinkle, sprinkling

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The verb sparge has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: agitate by introducing air or compressed gas

Meaning #2: scatter with liquid; wet lightly
  Synonyms: sprinkle, besprinkle

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