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Sparge Definition & Meaning

sparge
noun
  1. the act of sprinkling or splashing water; "baptized with a sprinkling of holy water"; "a sparge of warm water over the malt"
verb
  1. agitate by introducing air or compressed gas; "sparge the water"
  2. scatter with liquid; wet lightly; "Sprinkle the lawn"

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What does sparge mean?
the act of sprinkling or splashing water; "baptized with a sprinkling of holy water"; "a sparge of warm water over the malt" agitate by introducing air or compressed gas; "sparge the water" scatter with liquid; wet lightly; "Sprinkle the lawn"
What part of speech is sparge?
Sparge is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does sparge have?
Sparge has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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