What is the meaning of sparge?

noun

  • The act of sprinkling or splashing water.
    • usage: "baptized with a sprinkling of holy water"; "a sparge of warm water over the malt"

verb

  • Agitate by introducing air or compressed gas.
    • usage: "sparge the water"
  • Scatter with liquid; wet lightly.
    • usage: "Sprinkle the lawn"
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